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The smarter the machines,
the less predictable their noises.
With the washer before,
you set a few dials, punched to start,
and off it went, filling and sloshing
and spinning until it's silence said “clean.”
The new one clicks and chirps
in no known progression,
balancing stuff, conserving power,
locking the door against dangerous
human curiosity and forgetfulness.
I cannot read the replacement's voice
and in unsettled dreams, it chirps
and clicks out orders to platoons
of clever new appliances
in war against my peace mind.
true. nice one.
made me think of hal.
the future is here.
fav*
The machinery of time. Enjoyed the clicks and chirps, and the unsettled dreams. Good piece.
Beautiful and smart repose to the zeitgeist; I might stand on the other side of that washer but I still value the "chirping" voice and the last two stanzas are just gorgeous! *
April is being good to you, Gary.*
Yes, indeed. Lots and lots of gizmos to break so you are forced to buy a new one. Grrrr. Love the piece. *
I think that writing about math and technology suits your style. Run with it.*
"it chirps
and clicks out orders to platoons." I need new technology, but fear it. Even more so now.*
Thanks to Brian, Sam, Marcus, John, Jake, Amanda, and Gary for the generosity. It is a good thing, as Martha says.
"The smarter the machines, / the less predictable their noises."
Great.
I just got a new washer/dryer and their singing bells and whistles are PLEASANT! I'm addicted to my new machines and looking for things to wash. Have anything?
Who would have thought about a poem about appliances? fv*