Alexa, What Is One Plus One?
‘I think you know the answer to that one.’
Because I would not, could not stay calm
or reasonable, full of fact-based evidence…
Because instead of all the answers
I had questions of my own…
Because I stamped my feet at injustice
and cried noisily at films
(quietly into my pillow at night)…
Because he asked questions he already knew the answer to,
just to test and tease and lecture on
till touch has gone, unless it’s right swipe…
Because who wouldn’t rather be a hammer than a nail?
…he bought Alexa as a Christmas present for himself.
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I love that contrast between the two of you! I really do. Alexa and its counterparts are certainly getting a lot of interest these days. They can be useful, but I think they’re much better servants than masters…
I find it surprising that people are willingly bringing gadgets into their houses which ‘spy’ on them, listen to their conversations, even if they are in a subordinate position…
Ah..brilliant. Funny, touching and chill all at once
One from my reject pile, because too personal, but I’m glad it struck a chord with you.
Happy days 🐞
Love this Marina. It is funny and hits the right nerves. I read above that the poem is from a reject pile. You should definitely send it out again. I see a lot of potential in this one
It’s from my personal reject pile, poems which I don’t even bother to send out. It might sneak into a full collection though at some point…
Ha! I’m sure they’ll be very happy together – and you can borrow my hammer any time… 😉
It all started with a mobile phone that was so well attached to the hand that it couldn’t even be surgically removed…
Ooh that is very good with much that is relatable and bang on target – I’m thinking of the right swipe line! I’d say Alexa is the perfect partner for that kind of man.
I can feel a whole other poem coming on about the man who searches for WiFi connections in every single restaurant on family holidays, instead of actually talking to said family…
I don’t understand the attraction in gadgets (we’ve never even had a TV) and people who obsess about them are incomprehensible. Completely empathise with you here.
I have no idea who or what Alexa is and I’m happy to keep it that way. Great poem.
Utterly pointless little gadget, but then I would say that, wouldn’t I?
This is truly one of your best, as it’s personal and has that vibe that touches a chord within 🙂 Beautifully penned.
Lots of love,
Sanaa
Thank you, very much appreciated!
I would not buy a spying little gadget like this, but I’ve spent some time talking to Siri dearest… 🙂
My hubby is not that crazy about these kind of gadgets, thankfully ~ Thanks for joining us Marina~
My husband just got Amazon Echo (which he says is like Alexa). I wonder what conversation he and Echo will have.
Yes, it’s the very same thing. It’s got a female voice as standard, so they gave it a name. Siri is for Apple, Alexa for Amazon.
Siri, Alexa… who has time for real conversations anymore!!! Sigh.
I like this line: “who wouldn’t rather be a hammer than a nail?” I looked up Alexa and it seems to be a device that will let you control other devices using your voice. It is the first I heard of it.