I live
in the anthropocene
where nature’s algorithm
will be modified by AI

all time will be reassessed
to meet The Long Now
beating of hearts will reset
to ten seconds each

our lives prolonged
while computers debate
our future memories
and time will stand still

of course, all wars end
like this one now
because today I set
my clock ahead

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Art and Poetry by Barry Burgess: Top Hat, size 6 7/8″, 13″ in diameter, 14″ in ht., formed shapes of painted 140 lb. watercolor paper.