Smart dumbness

by Derek Morrison A world of digital complexity Where only experts can tune TV Gullible swallowing of salesman’s art A rush to devices with moniker ‘smart’ But like filament light bulbs of old Rapid obsolescence we’re being sold Because the smartness does degrade Despite the high prices we have paid Those smart devices by our […]

Road Rage

by Derek Morrison Driving at speed in your insulated box Feeling the pressure of time, your obsession with clocks Now who are these people who get in your way? It’s those lyrca-clad pedalers out for the day. Why do they wobble so, in and out? What are they pointing at, and why do they shout? They […]

Big Brother

by Derek Morrison Now in any space or event Big Brother can watch you vent Whether you’re inside, or outdoor There’s no hiding place any more Meteor strike or plane crash All now captured from the dash And if you cause some offence Big Brother has the evidence A fleeting moment of no constraint But […]