Samsara

I’ve killed millions

of pixels,

destroyed worlds, armies

and yet somehow

always managed to survive.

 

No sounds, no stains to show where once

stood a soul.

 

No PTSD for me, no nightmares

except THE ONE:

that my connection might lag,

drop out, or die.

 

What is death? A blue screen,

nothing more.

 

I fear not death, nor pain,

nor any enemy.

For when my tour of duty

is complete,

I will have my medals.

 

And I will turn off my computer

and go home.

Author's Note

I was inspired when I read that the human operators of remotely controlled drones will now be eligible for bravery awards.

Reviews

[captain]

Interesting perspective, it made me think what's worth of a machine if we don't want it anymore. very nice.

[Jeremy Baker]

Thank you!

[Kenneth The Poet]

A beautiful comment on the hilarity of life.

[Chris]

The true Gamers Mantra

[Helen Crutchett]

Its been a while since I have read you Jeremy and I am so glad to review this.

Unique and insightful words. Write on poet!

Helena

[Jeremy Baker]

Thank you Helena, I'm honoured!

[Leslie Philibert]

Ever since I first read Jeremy`s poems some time ago I am really impressed by his talent.
He is a tremendous writer, full of quality, writing of the highest literary standard. I really like his work, and this is up to his own very high standard. Great

[Jeremy Baker]

Thank you Leslie, both for the feedback and the compliment!

[Kesha]

This is a great piece. It makes you wonder what has come of this world where we give awards for "sitting at home" to put it simply. Really love this though.

[Jeremy Baker]

Thank you for your feedback and kindness :)

[Kesha]

Your welcome :))

[An owl on the moon]

You strike deep into the heart of modern warfare... as if a video game could teach us justice or mercy... There is much we can do... and there is much more we should reconsider.. Rebirth.. yes.

[Jeremy Baker]

Thank you, Craig. It's heartening to find kindred spirits here :)

[khalid]

that is really a mind provoking poem. it brings endless questions to mind thinking of what death is and what happens after death..since nobody died and came back to tell us what is there..

i liked how you penned this in such a nice way..

[Brave girl]

i agree!

[Jeremy Baker]

Thank you both!

[khalid]

welcome