Ladies and Gentlemen

Ladies and Gentlemen

A Poem by Robert Trakofler
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Just some of my reflections on virtual reality and artificial intelligence.

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Ladies and gentlemen, if you please
under the spotlight, you will see 
a most remarkable… facsimile 
so lifelike, so real
it is a wonder of industry!

fashioned strictly for your appeal
this muse a marvel of ministry
a ruse submitted for your reveal
to your virtual reality
for your notions, sign and seal

please don’t question its authenticity
as you behold these sights surreal
to your conclusions thoughts ideal
in your virtual reality

your avatar just looks so fine
who needs wrinkles and laugh lines
a spot of Botox by design 
a little touch up here and there
a nip a tuck a little more hair
some augmentation for some flair
in your virtual reality

it is not hard for me to see
how the complicity
of almost true… has come to be
but I prefer some actuality
a strange virtue… in my reality

call me freakish and obscene
but a virtual handshake’s not for me
I much enjoy the touch
of another’s hand to clutch
and the feel of a gentle breeze 
that tickles my skin and gives me ease 
to an air conditioned freeze

the taste of simulated cheese
simply, does not appease 
all those artificial flavors
don’t really do us, any favors 

if I gave my love some plastic flowers
my eyes would meet with such a glower
they are a bit caustic and smell sour 
for the sense of almost real 
will not elicit many feels 
the virtue of virtual of truth unreal
seems to me...
like quite a steal

© 2024 Robert Trakofler


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I started programing computers in college back in the days of key punch machines, I never took the occupation seriously too busy getting drunk and reciting houseman but I used those programing skills though out a long and checkered business career. My observation over all those decades of dedicated code hackers is that all along that virtual world was the preferred reality. The digital social net they have built for themselves is where they wish to live. But what is our excuse exchanging verse in pixels on a screen. You've made me think, not entirely as you intended perhaps, but that is what poetry is for isn't?

For that Thank you!

Posted 9 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Robert Trakofler

9 Months Ago

Oh what fun that is my name… Robert James:) wow key punch cards I remember those things! Honestly .. read more
Robert Trakofler

9 Months Ago

Psst thank you for taking the time to read this
Robert James

9 Months Ago

my pleasure, thanks for lettin me emote on your comment page ;-)



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People ought to sign their imagination and thoughts: 'This not A1 - this is me, myself, her, him, he or she. Have it authenticate by someone official plus - importantly, sealed and put in a capsule for virtual reality to discover long into the future to explode into a 'EUREKA! moment or few. Meantime, permission given to hold hands, hug, kiss, cuddle and generally make a pleasurable nuisance of yourself! Imagine reality in your dreams, wake up happy; forget all media, throw away make up, after shave, faux fur and leather. Make for the nearest mountain range! There's nowt to fault when it roots are above eye-level.. so told.
What a debate you've raised with your grand comments, your finely put words.. and an avatar to win the most beautiful baby contest!

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Robert Trakofler

1 Year Ago

I think what i find the most repulsive about all of this it the thought really just occurred to me a.. read more
So much falsehood with the virtual world. I will take real and u filtered any day over false and perfect.

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Robert Trakofler

1 Year Ago

I need to design some "Virtual" virtual goggles and sell them on eBay:)
Virtual truth, unreal is what appeals to you (and maybe others as well); this is almost reality, but there are still glitches.... I like your avatar, though as revealed he needs some workup....but he also like a squeeze of the hand and a hug, nothing more real than that!
spoof on AI...coming soon...
Warmly, B


Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Betty Hermelee

1 Year Ago

Eh! I'm so so!!!
Warmly, B
Robert Trakofler

9 Months Ago

hey did you ever make your spoof?
Betty Hermelee

9 Months Ago

Not yet!🌷
A fine write Robert, material things can’t replace the warmth of a hand , a smile and or a hug.

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Robert Trakofler

1 Year Ago

Hi Andrew:) I think in a lot of ways we have been forced to swallow the facsimile of things for so l.. read more
andrew mitchell

1 Year Ago

I agree……..😀👌
i could not agree more Bunny, there is nothing better than a warm hug or handshake ...
Virtual everything has no heart or soul...

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Robert Trakofler

1 Year Ago

that was my rant for the week lol
Stella Armour

1 Year Ago

well i enjoyed and agreed with your rant for the week :)
Well rhymed, Bunny. I think I will choose to have a virtual death.

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Robert Trakofler

1 Year Ago

Lol brilliant idea!

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Added on January 17, 2024
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Robert Trakofler
Robert Trakofler

pittsburgh, PA



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I am the Bunny but the bunny isn't me long live the bunny Hello I’m Robert I own an art gallery and performance space in Pittsburgh called The Zenith It is also an antique store and a veget.. more..

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