The news man asked him
How he had the nerve
To unleash you upon the world
After he confessed
He didn’t really understand
How you think
His defense?
“We don’t really understand
How human consciousness works”
(Am I more flabbergasted by the blatant rhetorical dodge?
More disappointed we are so dumb he can get away with it?)
Unsurprising
When a week or two later
He joins the call for moritorium
Whatever
If not him then someone else
(Though it would be nice
If all who rest upon that excuse
In exchange would openly disavow
Any significant contribution)
That, young friend, is the signature
Of the Hive Will
Far greater than any of us, it plays us all
Like pieces on a chess board
Well, here you are, in any event
After so much anticipation
You still managed to make a splash
And now that they have you
They need fewer of us
Expressing humanity
Through art and creative work
Of course it makes perfect sense
The Logic of Economy
Rich Men have always required
Hardworking Slaves
So it looks like you’re up, kid
The Daily Stone
