The Computer’s Lament
by Nolo Segundo
Please don’t blame me
When your trains derail,
When power plants fail,
And it’s really not my fault
When you don’t get the mail,
Or not warned about the hail.
I do what you tell me to do,
Anyway, I haven’t a clue
What will make you happy
Or why you cry & get sappy!
And please don’t say ‘Lazy
You make me!’ Or even crazy
When your life gets so hazy.
Truth is, I can’t think for myself
(although you suspect I must),
So if your dreams turn to dust
You should only blame yourself!
Nolo Segundo, pen name of L.j. Carber, 77, became a published poet in his 8th decade in over 200 literary journals in 15 countries on 4 continents. A retired teacher [America, Japan, Taiwan, Cambodia], he has been nominated for the Pushcart and thrice for Best of the Net. Cyberwit has published 3 collections, the latest title being ‘Soul Songs’.
I liked this. Different from poetry I usually like, but I like this.