Each of these odd voices sings about time
Past, present and future supply their themes
The first, a historian, eschews rhyme
Our present, his past, spoke only in memes
Strange is the second singer's dark present
Arid and absurd, it might await us
Organic intelligence might prevent
The AI spawned disasters he'll discuss
When the third voice sings about the future
He does so in a tongue both fresh and old
Many believe he drifts through a stupor
To some ears, some stories cannot be told
Laugh not at their ridiculous garments
Attend instead to their dreams and regrets
About the Creator
D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Oo! Those last two lines are really cool. Your work always makes me think. Love it!
I especially loved tge last two lines!