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Black Box

A Poem

By Atomic HistorianPublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
Black Box
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No one listens

They just talk

That’s why I like my black box

They only listen for something to use

To abuse you with

That’s why I like my black box

They only listen when you’re their prey

Until it’s time to walk away

That’s why I like my black box

They only listen when you whistle their toon

Be careful with what you say, before it becomes their harpoon

That’s why I like my black box

It always listens

It never walks away

It’s always here

Without judgment or fear

I can talk to it everyday

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    Written by Atomic Historian