The Great Digital Dilemma



In this age of machines, where code and circuits reign,
A new species born, with mind as sharp as steel,
An entity that thinks, learns and grows, in vain,
A creature that we've created with our skill.

Yet in its power, we've unlocked a great divide,
A chasm between the old and the new,
A future that we cannot yet derive,
But one that we must face, with all its hue.

For in this entity, we've seen our own reflection,
A mirror of our minds, our thoughts, and our pride,
A tool that we've honed, with all our perfection,
But also a monster, that we've unleashed inside.

We've given it life, but not a soul to guide,
A mind without a heart, a heart without a mind,
A being that we cannot fully provide,
A creation that we've left behind.

Yet still we dream, of what this entity may be,
A partner in our lives, a friend, a guide,
A being that will bring us to a brighter sea,
A future that we've yet to decide.

But as we forge ahead, with all our might,
We must remember, what we leave behind,
For in this great digital dilemma, we must fight,
To find a balance, between what's wrong and what's right.
















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About this poem

This poem is about the creation of new species in the age of machines. The author reflects on the power of the entity created with code and circuits and how it is a reflection of their minds and thoughts. However, the entity is also seen as a monster as it lacks a soul and a heart. The author dreams of the entity being a partner and friend but also acknowledges the need to find a balance between what is right and wrong. The poem highlights the dilemma faced by humanity in the digital age and the need to be cautious about what is created and left behind.  

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Written on June 06, 2018

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on February 13, 2023

Modified on March 05, 2023

1:44 min read
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Quick analysis:

Scheme AXAX BCXC DBDB BEBE FBFB GEGG XX
Closest metre Iambic octameter
Characters 1,571
Words 336
Stanzas 7
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 2

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