We worried
The film would break
Leaving us with slapping sounds
And empty views
Now with Progress
(Such a dirty word!)
We can repeat
Endlessly
If we have power.
Play the same scene
Over and over
Like The Omega Man
Know it by heart
Pretending you're not alone.
For Tess at Magpie Tales
12 comments:
the slapping sound - perfect. :)
"Progress" can be such a dirty word, indeed...
Oh yes! Children in particular love to hit repeat, and repeat and repeat again!
Sometimes "progress" can be quite annoying! I love your poem!
Very cool! I like it!
How well you evoked those broken films of long ago...
fortunately or unfortunately i do remember the flap flap flap
It is so true , we humans do seek endless solace in our machines ....by the way , love your new underwear !
Oh yes, I'm reeling there too!
Progress can be a two edged sword.
Yes we can replay our cherished dreams and memories in a digital world but there was nothing quite like the threat of slappy sounds with empty views to make us listen and rememberevents as they ocurred in real time.
Im a new boy on the block ~ I'd love you to see my effort ~ Eddie
We used to hit repeat in Pee Wee Herman's Big Adventure when the truck driver's eye balls pop outward....progress sometimes is not progress....have a great weekend Karen. :-)
Oh yeah I remember the slapping sound of that broken tape...thanks for bring it all back...
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