Working Theory
How you lose
the one you love
takes invention.
Consider the way
your screen flickers
before it goes
dark, its blinking
some kind of code
you fail to receive
and system checks
miss too often.
Human intelligence
is no match
for what happens.
Somewhere inside,
deep in the heart
of that computer,
you let go the one
last key stroke
impossible to retract.
© 2013 Maureen E. Doallas
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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9 comments:
Such a powerful story told in so few words.
You are beautiful.
Breathtakingly beautiful, Maureen. And a perfect analogy...
hanging by a
tenderly finespun
filament of golden light
Love happens
without proof
hard to take back those keystrokes as much as the words once they are out there...
Lovely comparison
Today is my 20th wedding anniversary and these words are sinking deep into my spirit right now.
Yes~Just one keystroke can end it all. Great poetry/Great message.
Hey Maureen, Maybe my forst time here, I think? Beautifully done - artfully knowing, delicate and deep...Especially liked: to... "lose the one you love takes invention..." Classy stuff - I will be back for more! with Best Wishes Scott www.scotthastie.com
I have a few keystrokes I would like to take back. I imagine we all do. I guess we need a little more online compassion and forgiveness. I like the poem and concept. Thanks.
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