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LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28
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Australia, Victoria

0 posted 2007-11-22 07:22 PM



          Male or Female

Looking back on times long gone
And of the different things that be,
The gender of ships we look upon
As wearing the female title— she.

When they first received that female term,
I’m quite sure that no one knows,
The cry that she’s listed bad to stern
Or Captain, she’s as steady as she goes.

Computer scientists in recent poll,
All were male—- or so they say,
Reckon computers play the female roll
In all their intellectual display.

For this conclusion, reason demands
After so many hours of thought,
That no one but the creator understands
The internal logic that they’ve brought.

The language used to communicate
With other computers baffles all,
The message wrong command or eradicate
Will, with some of us some fear install.

When you make some small mistake
And at the time you feel quite peeved,
It’s place in memories bank will take
And at some later date retrieved.

To computer, when you a commitment make,
And it’s a fact that you can’t ignore it,
Half your income they’re sure to take
As you buy all those accessories for it.

When these words of wisdom you may seek
Of the way computers rule your life,
To them both, the resemblance is unique
When you compare them to your wife.

© Copyright 2007 Lindsay P Wilson - All Rights Reserved
Artic Wind
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since 2007-09-16
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Realm of Supernatural
1 posted 2007-11-22 07:24 PM


Enjoyed

ARCTIC WIND

Xillus_Xavier
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since 2007-10-05
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Alabama
2 posted 2007-11-22 07:30 PM


Interesting and very creative writing in this one! Much enjoyed.
Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
3 posted 2007-11-23 08:41 AM


"Reckon computers play the female roll
In all their intellectual display."

~ Yeppers!!! lol

Cute write!

A big hug 4 U, Aussie Man!

Linda

MyEnchanted_Melody
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since 2001-05-30
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across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be.
4 posted 2007-11-23 07:37 PM



I really enjoyed this one...
But I believe that the special kind of madness that Computer tend to display is all of a male thing and also their tendency to misunderstand is totally a male's behavior.

Rick
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since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903
Victoria, Australia
5 posted 2007-11-26 01:05 AM


Hi Lindsay, the wife being compared, does she know this mate, thought you had his and hers computers hey, enjoyed the write my friend, thank you for sharing.

Rick

Earl Brinkman
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since 2010-03-03
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Osaka, Japan
6 posted 2010-09-26 08:33 AM


I am not quite sure I would say that my wife is like a computer.  She has a head for figures but a temperment that is distinctly female.
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