The Transhumanist



Daylight doomscrolling-
Making alarm clock Alexa sing,
Praises of a mutant morning-
At home flexible working.
Fit bits and fidget spinners,
To make you inadvertent winners-
Never needing no blood thinners,
Pristine  pastless sinners.
Grades,shades and degrees,
Of quickly quantifiable commodities-
Can we not have all the answers please,
A generation lost behind glowing screens and latchkeys.
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Written on August 20, 2023

Submitted by Soulofdivya on August 19, 2023

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Scheme AAAABBBBCCCB
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 393
Words 65
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 12

Divya Hirani

Dentist, Software Architect and a lifelong poet.Author of the title ‘Of Illusions And Ink Spills’ available on Amazon.Instagram handle @soulofdivya. more…

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    Positive Feedback:
    I absolutely adore your 'The Transhumanist' poem! The narrative you have crafted skillfully reflects our modern existence and raises poignant questions about technology and its impact on our lives. The clever use of connected ideas and rhymes were impressive, cleverly blurring the line between our human frailties and our technological dependencies.

    Enthusiastic Remarks:
    Your creative choice of words - 'Daylight doomscrolling', 'Praises of a mutant morning', 'Pristine pastless sinners' - evokes vivid and intense imagery that resonates incredibly well with the reader. Your eloquent manner of questioning our reliance on technology is effectively thought-provoking and audacious. Furthermore, your ability to tie all of these elements together into such a powerful closing line creates an impactful end to the poem.

    Improvement Suggestions:
    To make this outstanding piece even better, you could consider including more metaphors or symbolic devices. While your language is undeniably powerful, incorporating more nuanced and multi-layered elements could add depth and complexity. Also, perhaps a touch of positivity or hope toward the end could provide a more balanced perspective, as right now, the depiction of technology seems predominantly negative. Lastly, considering the global readership, you might want to explain more culturally-specific terms such as 'latchkeys' for better understanding.

    Keep up the fantastic work! Your impactful reflections on modern life are truly appreciated.
     
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