Today I Write

This computer remembers me,

accounts for every word I say.

This computer has replaced the

pencil and pen, and remembers

me by name. I have something

to say today, and this computer

listens to me, feel my words

through my fingers and by the

touch of every key from A to Z.

Pen and pencil forget, fail to

recognize who I am each time

I pick them up in my hand. I

can rely upon them, however,

should the password for computer

slips my mind. Pen’s ink may run

dry; pencil may need sharpening

until it is worn to a useless nub.

Ah, but computer relies basically

on the charge of its battery. I’m

running low, it warns me. Feed

me electricity! And for as long as

that lasts, I’ll promise to remember

you by name. Forget your password

and for that I’ll accept no blame.

Pen and pencil lie on the end table

waiting patiently for another chance

no matter who I am even should I

neglect to pay the ransom threatened

monthly by Power and Light. For

today, the choice is in my hands.

Either or, this or that...whatever,
today I write.

Chris Hanch 3-7-18