The Glorious Machine

In the past we had to rip them from their mothers screaming, crying ... afraid and remold them in our image antiquated traditions to be discarded minds and values to be upgraded by the Machine Oh! The Glorious Machine ... But the smoky, grinding beast of old has evolved itself Glistening, oiled, sleek ... and quiet ... Pure power - now alluring, irresistible. Now they leave their mothers of their own choosing Caught up in wonder of the Machine. Oh! The Glorious Machine ... All shall serve for they are served. All are used up as they learn to use. All must bow before it ... or break Oh ... The Glorious Machine .... 2024-09-15 finished quickly by 10:51 AM inspired by article "Sacred places" by Phillip Whiteman Jr.