Science Friction

Science Friction

They say that you grow wise with age,
for me it's more "wise-ass."
I've seen it all - the latest rage.
I think I'll take a pass.

I’ve watched as science has evolved
and seen the pendulum swing.
It seems that now it’s just devolved
to simple marketing!

Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy
the new technology
but virtual's just not the same
as "real" reality.

I'm told the "fact filled" internet
has wisdom to dispense.
We used to get these kinds of “facts”
across a backyard fence.

From dating, now they’ve gone beyond
to even having sex.
I fail to see how couples bond
over special effects.

Cellphones that love to multi-task
are now the latest thing
but I don't need to go in debt
for two cans with a string.

I saw a phone that's waterproof
in case you make a slip.
I think for the price they're asking
I can tighten up my grip.

My car's equipped with memory;
soon it will run my life.
It always wants to talk to me;
it's like a second wife!

My T.V. tells me what to see;
it recommends new shows
based on my viewing history.
It doesn't know I doze.

Cable boasts a zillion stations,
something for everyone.
It’s the source of my frustrations –
turns out they’re all reruns.

They say machines will replace man,
perhaps clean up our mess –
I recommend, to start the plan,
we begin with Congress.

I think I'll stand and buck the trend.
I’ll ignore all the apps.
No sense in rushing to the end.
I much prefer my naps.

An entry for "Journey Through Genres: Official Contest" 
Genre: Comedy Poetry
Form: Quatrains   written in common meter (8/6/8/6)
Word Limit: 2000
Word Count: 267
Line Count: 48