Thinas Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 Hello, all. I just started studying software technology, so I'm heavily influenced it seems. The topic of the following poem is something that came to mind as I rode my bike home from school today. I can't believe this happened to me as I suspect I'd be the last person to ever write anything on this topic. But here goes anyway. This is what happens when a computer nerd faces the challenge it is to describe the world's most powerful feeling. I hope you find it less cryptic to read than I found it to write. Binary Emotion Whether embers or burning fire It lurks in everyone’s hearts You get what you desire Or you’re blown to a million shards It will blind your sight, and it will blur your mind Can’t resist, try as you might, but only her. No world behind. There’s no path in between It refuses compromise Fight to meet either extreme: Sweetest victory or painful demise And so I, too, burn alive I wish she could tell I walk aflame. Binary pool, took real a deep dive Tasted before, though never the same Indescribable, no word’s enough, despite countless books written Torn down no matter how tough I’m twice shy though once bitten Though…If I take the chance… Here’s the outcome offered: Either enjoyed or heinously suffered So here’s something I feel fits, for the heart’s searing sun: I need naught but two bits And it’d be zero and one. The answer’s so ridiculously obvious: IF: I want her to see. I want my feelings heard THEN: Courage is the key Love is the word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredhil Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 Marvelous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptomancer Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 The glory of love outshines all, Beautifully written, and brings a flood of memories to mind of my own journey in life. I wish she could tell I walk aflame I know this feeling very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaeha Posted October 8, 2004 Report Share Posted October 8, 2004 Hmm... I was expecting something like "You overclock my CPU, my chip is set aflame, my screen is turning white and blue. It makes me feel so 14m3!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinas Posted October 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 LOL @ Alaeha That would be a poem about my love for my computer, not my love for a girl. Maybe I should do one of those one day too. /Thinas\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparhawk Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 lol. It is a great poem though Thinas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryphon Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 I like this. The descriptions burn trails of light through my imagination. The last bit is cool too. IF: I want her to see. I want my feelings heard THEN: Courage is the key Love is the word I'm reminded that so many of life's questions boil down to a deceptively simple choice like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon2001 Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 (edited) girl { psychotic:yes; evil:yes; } IF girl="evil" THEN you="doomed" You can't escape logic, heh Good poem, though. EDIT: Stupid ; missing. If I'm going to code women to be ultra evil, I better at least make it CSS compliant. Edited October 21, 2004 by Falcon2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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