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Old sir, I’ll tie your shoes for you
Sit here; it’s best for me to do
And see, there’s breakfast on the stove;
hot tea, your favorite, hint of clove
When your dear wife passed suddenly
they programmed and delivered me
I cook, I clean, I’m good with tools
Our factory doesn’t turn out fools
And if you need, well, something more
I’ve placed some porn mags in your drawer
Your butler, friend, and poker shark
(You bought that program on a lark)
When CryTon manufactured me
they thought of your needs, A to Z
Embedding chips, all to your taste:
Gin rummy, shopping, how to baste
a perfect bird, just like your wife
And sympathy for her lost life
An early model at the wheel
when Mrs. crossed at Main at Keel
They’ve fixed us now, we’re better drivers
And waterproof, superb pearl divers
So what’s your wish? I’ll gladly fill it
That fly? Of course, I’ll gladly kill it
Life. That concept eludes me
I’ll live for all eternity
You said that you will, too, someplace
beyond the walls of time and space
Your fear not death, but don’t want pain
I promise, suffering will not reign
A lovely day, let’s troll the park
I’ll keep you out ‘til after dark
And it would be so tragic if
we wandered too close to a cliff
You’ll fly and fall, angels will sing
Don’t fret – I’ve thought of everything
A rash of deaths this chosen day
For Wii have our own games to play
The funerals, already planned
From church to grave, it’s all in hand
Then I’ll move in two friends – or four
‘Cause we don’t need you anymore
© 2012 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
For Trifecta, even though I didn’t make the deadline. A poem about the brain (3rd definition in dictionary: something that acts like a brain, ex. a computer). Also posted, of course, at Poets United!
Sharp Little Pencil 
El Guapo
Oh my…
Scuse me, I have to go return that toaster I just bought.
And get some CryTon stock…
Love the twist at the end!
Sharp Little Pencil
Guapo, Rod Serling was born in my hometown of Binghamton, NY. Guess it must have rubbed off on me! Thanks, Amy
Kim Nelson
This is brilliant, Amy! Creative, lovely cadence and meaningful. FUN!
Sharp Little Pencil
Kim, thanks so much! Blushing a little. Started as prose, but found a rhythm and I was off and running… Peace, Amy
oldegg
“Wii don’t need you anymore” This is so funny Amy. When I started reading I thought “This is what I need” Glad I read right to the end. It is being sent back right away!
Sharp Little Pencil
Robin, you are so funny. I knew you’d pick up on the “Wii” reference. That only came to me in the written page – to – post process, by the way, and I actually chuckled as I typed it… Peace, Amy
Pamela Smyk Cleary
Oh yes! My thoughts exactly! Was tripping along smoothly with this one — what a cute idea — and then whap! Smacked upside the head. Nice job, Amy. Feels like a rhyming episode of Twilight Zone. :-))
Sharp Little Pencil
As admitted above, Serling was from my hometown. Never knew him, but was a huge “Twiles” fan and I know this rubbed off! (I even envisioned it in black and white, come to think of it…) Peace, Amy
Misky
Nifty twist at the end. 🙂
Sharp Little Pencil
Thanks, Misk. Appreciate that you got all the way to the end!! Amy
Lindy Lee
Very entertaining poem. Thank you…
Sharp Little Pencil
Glad you liked it, Lindy! Peace, Amy
scrappygrams
think I’ll continue to live alone, thank you, CryTon!
Sharp Little Pencil
I used “CryTon” as a hint for “crying a lot,” like a ton, after making the purchase. I agree, solo for me, too, except for Lex and our housemate, Monica! Amy
kaykuala
It’s all set it appears. Everything seems to be worked out with clockwork precision. Great verse, Amy!
Hank
Sharp Little Pencil
Hank, do you own CryTon stock? ha ha ha Amy