The Gray Pods

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Written, June 11, 2017
Revised January 19, 2024,
Entered In The Contest, “Science Fiction Poetry”
Sponsor, Chetta Achara

Photo - Pixabay

In pods, pale and emaciated- muscles atrophied, their eyes behind thick goggles deflecting stroboscopic lights- they sit for hours with empty smiles. Each human in a private pod lost in grounded bliss: every want and need, fulfilled by technological AI wonders; instant information and amusement. Touch of a button simulation to other places via virtual reality- the world unto themselves; lives filled with at-whim commands; their necessities- delivered by drones. A bleak view- future existence; lone humans in gray sunless pods. Traveling to unknown places- eyes blinded from reality heading for grim, robotic essence.

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Chetta Achara

Date: 2/5/2024 1:58:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement in my Science Fiction Poetry Contest. Your poem was a fine example of science fiction and the fate of humankind if we don't change our direction. Scarily prophetic.

Sandra Haight
Date: 2/5/2024 5:28:00 PM

Thank you for my nice placement in your contest, Chetta, along with your uplifting comment. So glad you enjoyed it! Sandra

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/5/2024 12:22:00 PM

A scary thought. Well expressed. Congratulations on your win.

Sandra Haight
Date: 2/5/2024 5:29:00 PM

Thanks so much, Richard, for your visit, the "well expressed" comment, and congrats! Much appreciated! Sandra

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/19/2024 1:43:00 PM

AI can be good or bad, just according as to how it is used. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara

Sandra Haight
Date: 2/5/2024 5:32:00 PM

Thank you, Sara, for visiting my poem and for your thoughtful comment! Hugs, Sandra