Ode to my Computer

Karen Gross on Jan 13, 2009

Here, once again for your reading enjoyment, disapproval, or indifference, is my attempt at writing poetry.

Some days my computer is a willing slave,
It does what I command.
But then it becomes a harsh master,
Completely out of hand.

Some days my computer is my closest friend,
It brings the world to me,
But right now it’s having a hissy fit,
Do I have to count to three?!?

The typewriter used to be my tool,
The letters went where I said.
But this monster has a mind of its own,
It’s time to go to bed!

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Jasin on Jan 13, 2009
Lol I feel your pain, computers can be so testy.
Nice work.
Debra. on Jan 13, 2009
I’ve been there, Karen! My computer throws hissy fits every once in a while. I enjoyed that piece. Very funny poem.

God bless.
OhSugar on Jan 13, 2009
Oh, so familiar. I days I want to toss it, but invested to much money and time.

Have a bless day
AC Hamilton III on Jan 13, 2009
Well said. Lol. Too funny! That was great. You spoke our frustration in unique fashion.

AC
Brian Daniel Stankich on Jan 13, 2009
what are you, a writer or something?
Inna Tysoe on Jan 14, 2009
So true!

Inna
Anne Lyken Garner on Jan 14, 2009
Good rhythm, great pace. Funny poem.
Darren Goad on Jan 15, 2009
I know exactly how you feel. Nicely done.
eddiego65 on Jan 17, 2009
I completely understand you! Fun poem!
Dewan Golam Shafi Choudhury on Jan 26, 2009
it was a funny poem lol but yeah computers can really do your heading! I keep punching mine even though its not nice lol!
Carolyn Ann Aish on Jan 30, 2009
Great ode – love: But right now it’s having a hissy fit,
Do I have to count to three?!? — Yes, we do have to count – I have a hard drive having a hissy fit and I am up to 5 — that is five days without it, getting it going again. Maybe I’ll have to count to 10 before it sees sense and is fit to come out of its corner. You made me laugh, thanks.
Chris Stonecipher on Jan 31, 2009
I think you must be using my computer! LOL!
Your article made me laugh. Nice work Karen!

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