Sonnet – noThing wErkZ r1ghT anyMoOre
Nothing works nowadays, all on the blink
Seems common sense passed out chugging six beers
‘Tis too much to ask folks to stop and think?
Cars, search engines, dryers, even cashiers
“A tip?” they beg. I then shout: “No, you stink!”
Sound, fury, bells, whistles to smooth your fears
Self-worth last seen cuffed, heading to the clink
My ride needs brand-new software to change gears?
Connect to Wifi? Why? Just a clogged sink.
Loose plane door screws? Who cares… if the check clears?
Though my voice small, I do not mutter
So listen and don’t let your heart flutter
Western Civ is going down the gutter
By driving us, the sane, to the nutter!
I hate “smart” devices which are smarter than me.
There’s a reason I look forward to seeing you