The Computer is a poem by Niyi Osundare that appreciates the significance of the advent of computers. The poet uses several figurative expressions to represent a computer in the best possible ways without distorting the features and functions of this modern wonder of the world.
The poem was one of those we reviewed in the Early Birds and you can enjoy the full version below.
The Computer Poem By Niyi Osundare
Fast as a hawk
Its eyes just as swift
To humankind the rarest gift
Here is a piece of wonder
That leaves the mouth agape
An awesome lot to ponder
A little tap on the mouse
Its working does arouse
Blinking and burning bright
And purring like a friendly puppy
It swallows all its floppy
Feeding fast on a diet of disks
That cut our daily risks
Ready helpmate for the human brain
Reducer of stress and strain
Left click, right click
It’s all done in a flick
As neat as a perfect trick
My busy fingers are dancing
The keyboard is singing
