Conversation faded in neglect
dialogue abruptly stopped
next, civilisation lost its voice
yet none seemed to have sobbed-

each of us lives apart
we no longer have a face
machines have taken over
our minds and hearts they replace-

mute is our every voice
for us who or what would make a case?
Orwellian nights cast long shadows
dreams and hopes they displace-

where's joy, if any is left?
usurped what was once beauty's place
we wake to a nightmarish morrow
where life is the very death of grace