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August 4, 2010

Mechanimal

Purring gears drive long, smooth cylinders
Stretching and retracting with sure purpose
Sensitive sensors measuring distance

Timers and relays guide carefully probing steps
Quietly ratcheting mechanisms transfer energy

Moving parts glide silently inside
Functions follow specified designs
Adapting quickly to conditions

Original programming takes precedence
Code maps leave nothing to chance

32 comments:

  1. GlynnNovember 2, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    This reads like the staccatto of a machine, many parts in motion. Nice one, Eric.

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  2. Desert RoseNovember 2, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Interesting idea Eric..:)

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  3. AnonymousNovember 2, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    I love the mix of cat and mechanical description. Interesting poem, and I mean that in a good way.

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  4. dustusNovember 2, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    This poem seems built Ford tough by quality control engineers. Reminds me of AI and contemplating whether or not machines "think" Great work, Bubba

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  5. UnknownNovember 2, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    the panther inside the program

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  6. Shashidhar SharmaNovember 3, 2010 at 2:34 AM

    Dear Eric
    Nice imagery, picturising the inside in a smooth flow... it was an interesting read...

    ॐ नमः शिवाय
    Om Namah Shivaya
    Twitter: @VerseEveryDay
    Blog: http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com

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  7. eyeographyNovember 3, 2010 at 3:51 AM

    Haha...nice...
    really mechanimal... :)

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  8. Dulçe ♥November 3, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    no feelings eh?
    Great one!

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  9. izzyNovember 3, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    Ohh- those code maps! Yes I can hear it
    and feel it, good one!

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  10. Brian MillerNovember 3, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    so why do i feel so lost in the machine?

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  11. MarshyNovember 3, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    i love the play with the title "Mechanimal" the cat and the machine....clever write eric...cheers pete

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  12. PattiKenNovember 3, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Nice. The cadence just clicks along. (It reminds me a little of the background sound of the current Jeep commercial.) And I know "animals" just like that.

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  13. ClaudiaNovember 3, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    this is cool...sensitive sensors..precision..nice!

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  14. Anita MagdalenaNovember 3, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    An intriguing piece, well written.

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  15. Everyday GoddessNovember 3, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    i guess there is life in there, not just parts with no intelligence.

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  16. Katherine KrigeNovember 3, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    The whole piece just glides along like silk. I like it

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  17. gautami tripathyNovember 4, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    I like the mechanics of it. And the crafting...

    bits and pieces

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  18. The ExceptionNovember 4, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    This machine apparently requires no tinkering; it is well maintained!

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  19. ReflectionsNovember 5, 2010 at 12:25 AM

    Well oiled gears tremble to the beautiful sounds of progress, technology, all driven by the force of the coded directions. Nice imagery.

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  20. TeresaNovember 5, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Great! I love the comparison of the cat and machine.

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  21. RiverNovember 7, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    Cool idea1 Great imagery. :)

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  22. TitusApril 4, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I liked that very much, particularly the last four lines. The 'code maps' particularly evocative.

    Thanks so much for riding! Did you read about the book bit? If it's OK to use the poem, e-mail me at TitusmckayATaolDOTcom with the name you'd like it to appear under.

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  23. Doctor FTSEApril 5, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Is it a gecko? Is it a bushbaby? Noooo . . . it's a . . . it's a . . .

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  24. Lucy WestenraApril 5, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    What's the problem, FTSE? It's a motor bike. Hmmmm . . . maybe I recognised it because I ride one.

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  25. LouiseApril 5, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    It's a panther motor bike me thinks. Great to have a new rider on the bus!! And perhaps a motor bike rider at that!

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  26. Sherry Blue SkyJune 9, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Well, this is a cool analogy. I really like how you liken the cat's movements to a machine - it really works.

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  27. Brother OllieJune 9, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Your car is a beast.

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  28. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Cool creative combo! Oh, and keep the change. :-)

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  29. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    The ghost in the machine? Clever, well executed piece. Vb

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  30. Isabel DoyleJune 10, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    have you tried feeding it fish?

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  31. Anna :o]June 10, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Excellent imagery.

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  32. Liz Rice-SosneJune 11, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Are you an engineer?

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