“Worry worm”, that was her nickname All who knew her well, felt her angst First, it was the fear of crossing the road Then, what if she forgot all answers in the exam? She refrained from exploring new places What if she got lost and…

I am just another drone I work, I sleep, I dare not dream They pat my head and throw a bone It’s not a life I can disown No matter how it makes me scream I am just another drone It sits on my chest…

The Robot’s Lament I had waited more than a century, After the ancient ones had taken flight. Keeping a quiet vigil, patiently I stood there through bright days and starry nights. The creature came, its ship awash with lights. So small it was, and to…