Oh For A Simple World (poem) by Antony MJ May on AuthorsDen

Oh For A Simple World
by Antony MJ May → (All Poetry by Antony MJ May)
Thursday, February 19, 2015 Rated "G" by the Author.

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A poem inspired by the uneasiness I feel about how the world is seemingly becoming more and more computerised. Is going SMART really so smart?
Machine believed before man Smart Card says you are a liar No credit for travel you have NOT paid! The death of simplicity Aiding duplicity Which website were you on? Credit card details - Identity theft Computer hackers leave you bereft Guilt before innocence for no-one believes The word of the innocent from those who decieve... Technology poses like a campaigning Politician Its only aim to see equality in prime position! Positive discrimination - though it makes no sense Gathers statistics in its defence In the unfeeling world of artificial intelligence Mankind now places trust in all evidence Yet those who remain human still clearly see That trust needs to exiist between him, her and me.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on February 19, 2015

Whatever and however we think about the advancement(?) into the technical world we are living it, the fact is that we are in it for better or worse, and poetry decrying it will not make one bt of difference. Still . . I say Write on . . .

Reviewed by Michael Schafer

Technology has passed me by like I'm standing still. There's more stuff on the remote control for the tv than I'll ever want or need. Just let me change channels or volume. I'm traveling 33 1/3 rpm in an I-pad world.

Michael D.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

An old complaint. Back in the 1800s, the Luddites rebelled against the steam engine because it was wrecking the "simple life."

The old adage still works well, "buyer beware." If we buy into something, we'd better know how to use it and not abuse it, or we will have hell to pay.

Comfortable with the computer after using it for 53 years (since 1962). And I don't have a smart cell phone� An unnecessary waste of time.

Ron