Yes of Course

Yes of Course!
(A poem on Technology)

There was a time, when we had just smart people
Then there came smart phones, smart cars, and smart TVs
And we'll soon have smart homes
One invention after another, achieving milestones upon milestones
Now smart people are those that know how to use smart devices
And a smart country is one that has embraced technology
But will these smart devices make our lives better?
Yes of course!

Now I can work in China, study in the US,
And date someone from South Africa
All while living in Kenya
I can attend church from home
And have a meeting while travelling
I can listen to music anywhere
And watch my favorite Netflix series on bed
Is there still more to technology?
Yes of course!

I don't need to meet prominent entrepreneurs to get business advice
Or find a doctor's appointment to know what ails me
All information is available online, and it is free
From directions, to facts, and recipes
But can it sometimes be false?
Yes of course!

I don't need to travel to Japan to buy my car
Or go to France to purchase my apparel
Everything, from electronics to flight and concert tickets
And even food! Can be bought online
Oh, how easy
But can I sometimes be scammed?
Yes of course!

I can meet friends online
I can read their posts, view their photos, and watch their videos
I can be inspired and influenced by them
I can learn new skills and understand other cultures
We can organize to meet and greet
But can it sometimes be unsafe?
Yes of course!

Technology, technology. Technology is everywhere
Technology in agriculture for increased yields
Technology in construction for stronger houses and roads
Technology in health to save more lives
Technology in transportation to save time
Need I continue to mention its benefits?
Yes of course!

Does your company still keep records in a book?
What about your school? Oh, how old school!
Every firm now has an IT department
And every organization, an online database
CCTVs mounted everywhere for security
And robots taking up tasks everywhere
Do we still have a long way to go?
Yes of course!

Start by teaching your child how to use a phone
Let your daughter learn to code
And encourage your son to learn new devices
Else they'll be faced out of the future
But let them proceed with caution
Because does it carry demerits?
Yes of course!

But that will not stop us
Five years from now, I want to drive a smart car
And live in a smart house, while heading a smart firm
I have a dream that is largely founded on technology
For a better life, better food, and better environment
So when Technology asks me, "Young girl, shall we?"
I hope you will join hands with me and in unison say
"Yes of course!"