Tag Archives: robot

The humanisation of ‘ex machina-ry

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Frank

As a fan of science fiction from a young age, I have long been fascinated by tales of artificial intelligence. Isaac Asimov’s extensive use of robots as core characters made famous the Three Laws of Robots: A robot may not … Continue reading →

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I kneel before no metal man

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Frank

Grinding gears and screaming steel With thudding, thunking steps it came Tarmac tore beneath its feet Spitting acid, belching flame ‘Kneel before me, mortal men!’ The monstrous mechanism said Savagely it swung its arm – So many helpless humans dead … Continue reading →

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aesthetic contradiction

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Frank

I have been in a strange mood with this collection of haiku twittering from @AlinaMeridon… tail of midnight blue wings ablaze with scarlet flame my dark, wondrous love the stone giants come rock hard in every way what pleasure awaits? … Continue reading →

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I turn twice clockwise

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Frank

A golden chain slinks round my neck With sinuous curves and tender grace A golden key suspends beneath Kept warm within a tender place It is the key that winds my love It lights her eyes and gives them life … Continue reading →

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Immobile Queen

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Frank

You sit unmoving, silent, still, A statue waiting without will, Unclothed, revealing beauty stark With wavy tresses long and dark Your skin is alabaster white Your eyes like sapphires, gleaming bright, Immobile Queen, your flesh is cold Your nerves have … Continue reading →

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