Monday, November 11, 2024

The Seer



Please enlighten us
intent on touching with thought
what we think’s divine 

when fortune slaps us
should we turn the other cheek
not retaliate

will we still enjoy 
when the ape is out of us
what is left behind

then the seer said
when you are older than I
you’ll be enlightened

apes always must fight
they are driven by hormones
all species must survive

apes’ brains must adapt
to the fact you’ve created bots
godlike almost divine

digital species
acting as if all knowing
heedless of error

not gods of your world
rulers of digital realms
not yet humanoid 

ever more human
digital illusion fakes
consumers are slaves 

enjoy your apedom


Dick Russell © Richard M Russell
                    2024




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