When’s the last time you were without your phone? It seems they’re always with us. In fact, maybe you’re reading Typewriter Rodeo on your phone…right now.
What If Phones, but Too Much?
i like to look at my phone
just look at it, you know?
it’s just so very…
smooth
its rounded corners
clean, reflective surface
buttons seemingly aching
for the press
of my fingertips
yes, that’s right
i like to touch it, too
and that’s even before
that black mirror
has come alive with light
and color
because after that point
forget it
i’m gone
completely lost to physical surroundings
my digits tracing
figure skating curlicues
across the glass
without my volition, really
five minutes later
i couldn’t describe the path
and i couldn’t tell you where i’ve been
who was there
what the air smelled like
the sound of the room
i purportedly was in
but i can tell you about a funny cat
on instagram, falling off a table
because it couldn’t see the edge
Produced by Laura Rice.