not funny

all five of us
holding it in
as best we can

despite feeling
slightly mad
under the strain

they’re so close
we hear their
near silent hum

intelligent machines
hunting half blind
but ultra alert

to life forms
they consider
a threat

the trouble is
Milky just farted
& we are all

shaking silently
fit to bursting
at the absurdity 

of a flatulent dog
potentially costing us
               our lives