In the world of artificial intelligence,
humanity remains.
both words: artificial and intelligence
made up things.
an experience.
a what.
not a who.
in the world of labels,
what’s inside the container?
young.
disabled.
black.
woman.
each separate in their operation.
and perception
depending on the viewer.
only defined by their contrast:
old.
abled.
white.
man.
the heralded of the society
I exist within.
not where I live.
…I don’t live there.
inside the container.
shaped by experiences
traumas
beyond my control
thrust upon me by God
…though some find contention there
with God.
not defined by experiences.
not abused.
not separated.
not discriminated.
sigh
when I speak of Virginia,
I turn into a black-and-white picture
tales of long past.
a storied past.
long ago.
but no.
yes.
it happened.
and changed me.
the segregated South.
still not defined
Southern.
East Coast.
the Person.
writing this letter.
Main Character in revision.
not defined by the opposite.
the ops.
quick wit.
curious.
funny.
not humourous.
situational comedy.
not slapstick.
musician with or without instruments.
technologist.
living within,
shaped by,
not defined by,
the label,
experiences,
or situation.
the happenings.
to me.
with me.
connection to suffering
joy in it.
learning to swim in it.
well…
float.
above it all.
wholly occupying the space
in my body
my mind
undefined.