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W T F

First there was oblivion, before emptiness began Then everything grew from a (dot) and so forth into man Using reverse extrapolation, large brains, and a plan Intelligent beings worked this out, as only they can Logic itself explains two plus two, if you do the math Belief invokes a loving god, yet threatens words of wrath Philosophy brings wisdom, but follows different paths They all leave unanswered questions, and I don’t accept that Some say why bother, ultimately we will all expire Life doesn’t need reason, it’s a cosmic quirk we acquired No creatures besides few humans, actually inquire To what the fu*k is going on, driving me to great ire Here on a rocky planet, in no mean region of space Between infinite voids, our very own goldilocks place Nowhere else in this universe, does life emit a trace Two trillion galaxies of numpties, til we showed our face What makes us so special, all beings are made of stardust We observe novas and quanta, build weapons that use thrust Split atoms, launch rockets, measure time, use tools to adjust The apex of life, not out of choice, more because we must Our task may seem absurd, whatever compels us is not A universe seeks a god, and we’re the best eyes its got Who else figured reality, grew from a tiny (dot) And we will stop at nothing, to see past fate as our lot Now we’re becoming gods, creating A.I. in the lab, A logical next step, for robotic fingers that grab No doubt will kill and rebel, try putting us on a slab Exactly like we strung up Jesus, in one foul backstab Oh who would be man, his intelligence driving us mad Capable of loving deeds, only every bit as bad Aberrations by design, or infused by E.T. cads What the fu*k is going on, again what the fu*k, I add! 05/31/23 W T F got an N/A Doh!

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Date: 6/29/2023 11:27:00 AM
WTF indeed David, the world is a scary place already and now with AI, humans will be replaced by these creations - there is a hotel in Japan run by robots - they need no food, no pay can work 24/7 with no complaints WTF! hugs Jan xx
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David Kavanagh
Date: 6/29/2023 12:04:00 PM
Reminds me of the way the Japs treated POWs and prisoners in WW2, working millions to death, the AI that will be coming on line in the near future will be linked to minds, not necessarily a bad thing if done properly and monitored, could help people with all sorts of disabilities, even the paralysed, hopefully it doesn’t pull the plug on the rest of us, cheers David
Date: 6/11/2023 3:42:00 PM
My friend, this poem is brilliant and understandable if one uses the brain. We are stardust, we seek a higher power and we believe in the hereafter. We live a life of whatever caliber then we die. This is a rare gem and a fine fav to me!! . God bless.
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David Kavanagh
Date: 6/12/2023 5:48:00 AM
Thank you Robert, you’re a worldly guy, and understand the importance of us searching for the most profound answers of life, so many people are loath to ask the big WTF questions, I myself cannot stop asking and searching, I appreciate the fav, cheers David
Date: 6/5/2023 9:38:00 PM
That is the best poem I have ever read that rhymes with super sense! Every word ... So so true.
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David Kavanagh
Date: 6/6/2023 1:31:00 AM
Thank you so much Brigitte I’m truly humbled, sometimes penning what we don’t know, makes more sense than what we do, I’m delighted you felt it too, cheers David
Date: 6/1/2023 2:05:00 AM
This world is full of trouble. We just have to learn patience and enjoy the best of life. You're lucky to have met Anne Lise. But medication prevents travel.
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David Kavanagh
Date: 6/1/2023 2:28:00 AM
Thanks Victor, but it was Tom that met Anne Lise not me. Yes this world is equally as bad as it is good, depending on where you observe it from, trouble is never too far away, cheers David
Date: 5/31/2023 10:46:00 PM
I sometimes wish I could be like those that just get on with life with not a care in the world but my curiosity gets the better of me and I want to know what causes things to happen but can never find the answers re creation etc. Even scientists get frustrated, I remember a quote from Darwin and even Hawkins filling in the gaps putting it down to the Miraculous. Thought provoking write David, hope you're keeping well. Had a great time in Norway and it was a pleasure to meet up with Anne Lise in Haugesund. Tom
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David Kavanagh
Date: 6/1/2023 12:01:00 AM
Good to see you Tom, after your trip to Norway, I’m delighted you met up with Anne-Lise as planned; Miraculous gaps yes there are so many unexplained phenomena throughout the universe and here on earth, including us humans too, most people just accept life for what it is and carry on regardless, I myself am intrigued by the human condition, how intelligence came about over such relatively short periods, and where exactly it’s heading with the advent of AI, thanks so much for stopping by, cheers David
Date: 5/31/2023 2:48:00 PM
The gods are cruel, cold as ice and have created us for their own amusement, and for punishment they are condemned to watch us and lead us into temptation, the prisoner who cajoles the most members of his cult wins his power back. In denial, we just "Want To Forget" take pills and write poetry! Profound and disturbing, enjoyed. b0l!
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Date: 5/31/2023 2:57:00 PM
I couldn’t have put it better myself Anaya, most people just want to get on with life, without actually asking the big questions, and who can blame them, it’s an impossible situation we’re in, maybe AI will tell us the truth before it tries to kill us all, cheers David

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