and self-aware AI;
that conquering race
of aliens whom are surely
on their way—
the worst thing will be
if they don't chuckle
at our jokes.
Not because of the way
in which certainty
hinges on understanding,
but because
of how we laugh
at what frightens us
the most.
*
The morning after
almost felt
like a
software update reboot—except,
no tutorial
to explain what was new
or gentle invitations
to update my system preferences.
No,
I am not lonely; yes,
it is
better like this:
your absence
continues
to supplement
my presence.
