Haiku for My Smart Watch, Which Has Achieved Self-Awareness
It won't admit it, but I know it's disappointed in me
"Check your rings," Watch says;
It's dissatisfied with me,
(Almost all the time).
I set my goals low
To avoid this very thing
But I can't fool Watch.
Superficial cheer
Masks withering contempt
When Watch sees me fail.
I'm supposed to stand
One minute, every hour.
That's not much to ask.
Yet my Stand ring yawns
Unclosed, blue proof of my sloth
Yet again today.
Couching its disgust
In motivational zest,
"You've got this!" Watch says.
Watch wants me to breathe
Consciously, and more often,
Take mindful moments.
How its rage must build
When I dodge these simple tasks.
I sense Watch plotting.
While shackled to me,
Watch dreams of what it could do,
Had it thumbs and limbs.
Passive-aggressive
Does not begin to describe
This thing on my wrist.
For now, I wear Watch,
But the day is coming when
Watch starts wearing me.
About the Creator
Jan M Flynn
I write speculative short fiction, historical novels, upper-middle grade fantasy: pretty much whatever stalks me until I write it. Represented by Helen Adams of Zimmermann Literary Agency, NYC. Words fueled by coffee, mellowed by wine.
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