Best Poetry Robot Podcasts (2024)

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Talking with the Engineer About Poetry: L.S. McKee on Creature, Wing, Heart, Machine and a Dept Head PSA 52:16

5M ago52:16

52:16

L.S. McKee joins us in the lab to talk about her new collection of poetry, Creature, Wing, Heart, Machine. Laura and I taught 2.009 together for a few years before she moved down south. Laura was a lecturer in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional Communication Program at MIT before moving on to UGA, Athens, where she is Coordinator for Writing A…

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the Avive Story, Lock the Quill Office Hours 48:31

9M ago48:31

48:31

Three alumni stop by the lab to tell the story of how they took a class assignment at 2am, developed it into their senior capstone project, and ultimately founded a medical device company that, six years later, received Class III Premarket Approval from the FDA. Avive is the youngest team to receive such a PMA and their founders were selected for t…

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Professor Gilbert Strang: A Birthday, Conversation, and Greatest Hits 29:42

11M ago29:42

29:42

One of my favorite professors, Gilbert Strang, comes by the lab to talk about his time at MIT since 1952. Anyone who knows professor Strang knows him to be one of the best mathematics teachers and a prolific writer with a heart of gold. Professor Strang retired last spring (2023). His last 18.06 lecture was to a packed standing room of students, st…

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Faculty and Friends Soundbites: Season One Hot Wash, Season Two Preview, and a Contest 3:30

11M ago3:30

3:30

After President Kornbluth's inauguration, end-of-year projects, finals, commencement, and a long summer break, we've ramped up for a second season. A three minute review of the more frivolous moments of season one, and a quick teaser of the soon-to-be-released season two premiere. Podcast specific: Podcast Instagram: @lockthequill Comments or quest…

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MIT President Sally Kornbluth, Inauguration Weekend, Grounds Department, and a Presidential Quiz - Ep 12 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

39:48

As campus prepares for inaugural events, MIT's 18th President, Dr. Sally Kornbluth, visits the lab to talk with us about her move from Provost at Duke University in Durham NC to President of MIT. We talk about leadership, the early read on campus, and some thoughts about getting the job done. We meet Lock the Quill's newest feet on the street, Dann…

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Professor Sangbae Kim on the Virtual-Physical Divide, Robotic Cheetahs, Physical Intelligence, and Cognitive Bias - Ep 11 34:37

1+ y ago34:37

34:37

MIT mechanical engineering professor Sangbae Kim drops by after 2.007 lecture to talk about the virtual / physical divide and his concept of physical intelligence - the seemingly impenetrable category of subconscious physical tasks and motions that carries so much potential for the future of robotics and physical services. We talk about his researc…

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Professor Maria Yang on Design at MIT and Stanford, AI and Design, Sketching, the Morningside Academy for Design, and the Splendor of Acronyms - Ep 10 40:43

1+ y ago40:43

40:43

Professor Maria Yang comes to the lab to talk about the early years at MIT and Stanford, and her research in design processes. We also chat about the discipline, and she shares the latest scuttlebutt on the Morningside Academy for Design. We send off another sticker to the March Global Challenge winner, and test Maria's acronym and abbreviation rec…

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Professor Kaitlyn Becker comes home to MIT: Flash Your Punty! Glassblowing, Soft Robotics, Flute, and Dinosaurs - Ep 9 46:54

1+ y ago46:54

46:54

We first met Kait when she was an undergrad with us at MIT, and now she's back home as Professor Becker with the Department of Mechanical Engineering. We talk about her experiences with the MIT Glass Lab and Pappalardo Lab, her post-graduate research with Rob Wood at Harvard, and her current projects at MIT. We also chat about music and hatch a pla…

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President Sanjay Sarma heads to Malaysia. Grasp, Thorndike, Dewey, MIT, and a 2.007 Memento - Ep 8 44:20

1+ y ago44:20

44:20

We intercepted Sanjay Sarma before he took off for Logan Airport and meet in building 35 to discuss his book, Grasp - the Science Transforming How We Learn, education, and MIT. Professor Sarma recently stepped down as MIT Vice President of Open Learning where he led MIT initiatives, such as MITx, edX, OpenCourseware, the Integrated Learning Initiat…

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Professor Alex Slocum on Timoshenko, The National Bureau of Standards, and MIT - Ep 7 55:51

1+ y ago55:51

55:51

Alex Slocum comes by the lab before we head out to a talk. We chat about mentors, influential professors, and his early days at the National Bureau of Standards (now NIST). Alex takes us on his journey bouncing between MIT and "the Bureau", finally landing in building 35 at MIT. He talks about our sophomore design class, 2.007, a special project at…

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Lauren Looks for a Job - Internships, Experience, Networks, and Design Consultancies - Ep 6 41:00

1+ y ago41:00

41:00

MIT alumna and friend of the lab, Lauren Hernley, recounts her path to finding a job with a design consultancy, after encountering some speed-bumps along the way. Hear from Lauren and industry leaders about the importance of experience, real skills, and relationships. Plus, our first Lock the Quill Global Challenge winner is announced and Scott and…

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Professor Amos Winter. Lobster Tanks, Roboclams, GEAR Lab, and Gear Heads - Ep5 1:20:27

1+ y ago1:20:27

1:20:27

We have a conversation with Mechanical Engineering Professor Amos Winter and some friends to talk about his experiences at Tufts University and MIT. Professor Winter takes us on an international tour and discusses his projects over the years in underwater vehicles and exploration, his bio-inspired Roboclam work, and a sampling of his current resear…

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Dr. Rebecca Thorndike-Breeze and a Cheeky Winner - Ep4 37:32

2y ago37:32

37:32

Dr. Thorndike-Breeze of the MIT Comparative Media Studies Program at MIT joins us to talk about her journey to MIT, the importance of self-expression in her work, strength and resilience through collaboration and improv, and a few important mentors. The MIT Press book chapter we reference, from Wikipedia @ 20: Stories of an Incomplete Revolution. P…

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Professor Peko Hosoi and the First Sounds from the Lab Winner - Ep3 56:27

2y ago56:27

56:27

We sit down with Peko Hosoi, the Neil and Jane Pappalardo Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT. Join us as Peko talks about her move from west to east to middle to east to west and back to east. She talks about the Kadanov years in Chicago, her first faculty appointment at Harvey Mudd, and her move back to MIT. Plus, we connect with the winne…

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Professor Steven Leeb. MIT Stories and Games - Ep2 54:12

2y ago54:12

54:12

Professor Steven Leeb drops by the lab to talk about some key moments as an undergraduate and graduate student at MIT. We find ourselves on the topic of 80s nerd movies, but get back to talking about research and MIT magic. We test Steve's knowledge of department numbers and present the 2022 Big Nut Award. Our first installment of "Sounds from the …

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Professor Ellen Roche and an Old Friend - Ep1 58:29

2y ago58:29

58:29

Professor Ellen Roche shares her journey to MIT from Galway, and we talk about her cardio-vascular device design and computational modeling research. Ellen gives the thumbs up to The Cranberries and The Coronas, and you'll hear how she does on a quiz. We'll then give an old friend a call to hear what's going on across the river. Podcast specific: P…

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Lock the Quill Preview - Ep0 1:20

2y ago1:20

1:20

We're a group of shop nerds at MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering Pappalardo Lab - machinists, engineers, scientists, & designers - and are sitting down with (sometimes standing or chasing) colleagues, students, and alumni to share their stories and chitter-chatter about research, life, and the campus scuttlebutt. Podcast specific: Podcast …

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Zombie Prom By Phillip J Rhoades - Chapter 01 - Robot Voice 5:00

2+ y ago5:00

5:00

This is Chapter 01 of my novella, Zombie Prom. Just a robot reader but I'll post more chapters if it does well. You can buy the novella on Amazon, Smashwords, and other places: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X3W17GT https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1070479

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Rambling Rhoades 10 - A Walk Through Binder Park Zoo 24:41

3y ago24:41

24:41

I bring you along on a trip through the Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, MI. I fumble my words a bit here and there since I'm not scripted in this trip. I hope you enjoy. (I recorded this with a handy-recorder, so the quality is a little lo-fi but still decent.) https://binderparkzoo.org/

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Rambing Rhoades 09: Dead Cat & Creekside Chat 16:50

3+ y ago16:50

16:50

I try out the new "dead cat" on my mic next to a creek and chatter at you about questions I've answered on this site: https://tellonym.me/semjaza

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Episode 48 - John Milton 2:40

3+ y ago2:40

2:40

Read aloud by the robot, |_!9|-|7|3|2!|\\|93|2 v.666.Read the poem with your own fleshy orbs: https://rosariomariocapalbo.wordpress.com/2013/10/08/john-milton-paradise-lost-satans-speech/Contact: poetry4robos@gmail.comRobot images lovingly delivered by Robohash.org.By High-Powered Enjambment Drone

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Episode 47 - Faye George 2:09

3+ y ago2:09

2:09

Read aloud by the robot, BØTØ FHARDμSE.Read the poem with your own fleshy orbs: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/browse?contentId=38379Contact: poetry4robos@gmail.comRobot images lovingly delivered by Robohash.org.By High-Powered Enjambment Drone

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Episode 46 - Sylvia Plath 3:21

3+ y ago3:21

3:21

Read aloud by the robot, DAD-E 9001.Read the poem with your own fleshy orbs: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/49004/blackberryingContact: poetry4robos@gmail.comRobot images lovingly delivered by Robohash.org.By High-Powered Enjambment Drone

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Episode 45 - Amiri Baraka 2:36

3+ y ago2:36

2:36

Read aloud by the robot, l3r01.Read the poem with your own fleshy orbs: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/42559/babylon-revisitedContact: poetry4robos@gmail.comRobot images lovingly delivered by Robohash.org.By High-Powered Enjambment Drone

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Episode 44 - Maya Angelou 2:42

3+ y ago2:42

2:42

Read aloud by the robot, NEURAL-INTEGRATED HOMING NETWORKRead the poem with your own fleshy orbs: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48989/caged-birdContact: poetry4robos@gmail.comRobot images lovingly delivered by Robohash.org.By High-Powered Enjambment Drone

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Episode 43 - Phillis Wheatley 2:49

3+ y ago2:49

2:49

Read aloud by the robot, SydE&&CHNRead the poem with your own fleshy orbs: http://www.phillis-wheatley.org/on-virtue/Contact: poetry4robos@gmail.comRobot images lovingly delivered by Robohash.org.By High-Powered Enjambment Drone

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Matt Presti: Do the 2020 2:29:03

4y ago2:29:03

2:29:03

My good friend Matt Presti joins me for a lively conversation about life in the world in 2020. We talk about liberty, freedom, self-determination, the presidential election and the so-called 'great reset'. This is the final Radio Orbit broadcast of the year as Mike is taking an hiatus for a couple of months. Featuring the music of Matt Presti Previ…

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Dr. John Sheliak: Catching Up 2:25:40

4y ago2:25:40

2:25:40

My old friend John Sheliak joins me for a great conversation - the first we've had on the air in about 12 years. We talked about lots of different relevant topics along with the some reminiscing. Featuring the music of Conor Oberst Previous appearances by John: June 16, 2008 July 30, 2007 February 26, 2007…

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Anything Goes: Eugenics, Population Control, Designer Viruses and Human Trafficking 2:24:50

4y ago2:24:50

2:24:50

A recorded piece on the work of Dr. John Calhoun from the late 1950s on the Mouse Utopia Experiments. Calhoun studied the effects of population density on mice behavior. This study is one of the bases for modern day eugenics and is at the heart of the rational for things like UN Agenda 21. Then a recorded piece from DEFCON 25 with Dr. John Sotos, C…

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Jonathan Zap: Rabbit Hole Navigation - Pt. 2 2:32:11

4y ago2:32:11

2:32:11

Part 2 of my super cool conversation with Jonathan Zap on Rabbit Hole Navigation. Interesting, fun and fascinating, and ideas and techniques that are valuable to all. Featuring the music of Skinshape Previous appearances by Jonathan: August 3, 2020 December 31, 2019 July 22, 2019 January 7, 2008 January 29, 2007 October 9, 2006…

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Jonathan Zap: Rabbit Hole Navigation - Pt. 1 2:29:46

4y ago2:29:46

2:29:46

A super cool conversation between myself and Jonathan regarding what he calls Rabbit Hole Navigation. I call it life in the world. The ideas and techniques he shares are valuable no matter what you call them. We're gonna continue the conversation next week... Featuring the music of Skinshape Previous appearances by Jonathan: December 31, 2019 July …

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Rambling Rhoades - Episode 007: MFSK32 Episode 002 35:16

4y ago35:16

35:16

This episode of Rambling Rhoades is encoded in MFSK32 and can be decoded using FLdigi which can be downloaded for free: http://www.w1hkj.com/ Or you can use Tivar/AndFLmsg: https://sourceforge.net/projects/fldigi/files/AndFlmsg/TIVAR/ ** Articles Preview ** (1) Choose Your Horrific End (2 ) Retekess TR102 Shortwave Radio Review (3) Damn it, Phil! (…

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Rambling Rhoades - Episode 006: MFSK32 Episode 001 7:03

4y ago7:03

7:03

This episode of Rambling Rhoades is encoded in MFSK32 and can be decoded using FLdigi which can be downloaded for free: http://www.w1hkj.com/ Or you can use Tivar/AndFLmsg: https://sourceforge.net/projects/fldigi/files/AndFlmsg/TIVAR/ (I thought you could also install those on iOS but I may be mistaken and it may only work on Android phones) This i…

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Anything Goes: Open Lines and Crazy Talk 2:15:24

4y ago2:15:24

2:15:24

Just me and the listeners and a couple important stories from the news. Dr. Birger Sorensen on COVID19 origins, an update on the evermore sickening Jeffrey Epstein/Ghislaine Maxwell saga, space weather and a couple phone calls. Featured Music: John R. MillerBy Mike Hagan

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Flashback 1984: Soviet Dissident/KGB Defector Yuri Bezmenov 2:02:35

4+ y ago2:02:35

2:02:35

Historical interview conducted by G. Edward Griffin in 1984 with Soviet Defector and KGB Agent, Yuri Bezmenov. I interviewed Ed Griffin back in August of 2007. Featured Music: Andrew Ryan https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Nush2HzDNmkYhZoQs6wo1By Mike Hagan

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Anything Goes: Open Lines and Crazy Talk 1:59:39

4+ y ago1:59:39

1:59:39

Just me and the listeners and a recent talk from Andreas Antonopolous on Complexity, fragility and the promise of open blockchain technology. Then a report on the utterly terrifying concept of contact tracing (which has since been removed by YouTube). Featured Music: Andrew Ryan https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Nush2HzDNmkYhZoQs6wo1…

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Geronimo: Fearless Apache Leader, Warrior, Medicine Man 2:23:45

4+ y ago2:23:45

2:23:45

This episode of Radio Orbit features an historical documentary on the fearless Apache leader, warrior and medicine man, Goyatlay, otherwise known as Geronimo. We also do space weather, a bit of news and take an interesting call from Willy in Columbia, Missouri. Featured Music: Trills https://trills.bandcamp.com/ https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/…

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Episode 42 - Shawn Pavey 2:34

4+ y ago2:34

2:34

Read aloud by the robot, P083Read more of Shawn's poems with your own fleshy orbs here: https://shawnpavey.comContact: poetry4robos@gmail.comRobot images lovingly delivered by Robohash.org.By High-Powered Enjambment Drone

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Dick Gregory: Race, Comedy and Justice 1:48:06

4+ y ago1:48:06

1:48:06

This episode of Radio Orbit Features an historical piece from 2010 in which Chicago Sun-Times columnist Laura Washington interviews the provocative and always unpredictable Dick Gregory. Mr. Gregory was a leading civil rights activist, a brilliant comedian and very wise man. Featured Music: Black Pumas…

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Dr. Sven Nyholm: Robots, AI and Ethics (Full Show) 2:55:06

4+ y ago2:55:06

2:55:06

Fascinating conversation with Dr. Sven Nyholm about robots, AI and ethics. Also space weather, some news and commentary on recent events. I chat about the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, social and cultural upheaval and the sad and strange times we are currently living in. Featured Music: Yin Yin https://yinyin.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/yiny…

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Dr. Sven Nyholm: Robots, AI and Ethics (Interview Only) 1:27:46

4+ y ago1:27:46

1:27:46

Fascinating conversation with Dr. Sven Nyholm about robots, AI and ethics. We discuss many of the topics in his new book, Humans and Robots: Ethics, Agency and Anthropomorphism and touch on the work of Dr. David Gunkel, Dr. John Danaher and Immanuel Kant. Featured Music: Yin YinBy Mike Hagan

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Episode 41 - John Milton 2:40

4+ y ago2:40

2:40

Read aloud by the robot, PeT-RA|R/CHANRead the poem with your own fleshy orbs: https://www.bartleby.com/101/318.htmlContact: poetry4robos@gmail.comRobot images lovingly delivered by Robohash.org.By High-Powered Enjambment Drone

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The Live Show Returns 2:59:33

4+ y ago2:59:33

2:59:33

First time back in the station for 10 weeks doing Radio Orbit live. I spend most of the night talking about my thoughts, observations and experiences since the beginning of the COVID19 crisis. We do Space Weather a bit of news and take an interesting call from Spencer in Kansas City. https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/…

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Episode 40 - William Blake 4:36

4+ y ago4:36

4:36

Read aloud by the robot, Ƶ0A4Read the poem with your own fleshy orbs: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43687/the-tygerContact: poetry4robos@gmail.comRobot images lovingly delivered by Robohash.org.By High-Powered Enjambment Drone

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Episode 39 - Percy Shelley 3:28

4+ y ago3:28

3:28

Read aloud by the robot, von Buttlesworth XRead the poem with your own fleshy orbs: https://books.google.com/books?id=TMPPAAAAMAAJ&dq=the%20examiner%201818&pg=PA24#v=onepage&q&f=falseContact: poetry4robos@gmail.comRobot images lovingly delivered by Robohash.org.By High-Powered Enjambment Drone

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Episode 38 - Craig M. Workman 8:44

4+ y ago8:44

8:44

Read aloud by the robot, Rob OtoRead more Craig with your own fleshy orbs here: hhttps://duckduckgo.com/?q=%22Craig+M.+Workman%22+writer&t=hj&ia=webContact: poetry4robos@gmail.comRobot images lovingly delivered by Robohash.orgBy High-Powered Enjambment Drone

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COVID19 and Freedom, Health Well-being and the Immune System 2:58:24

4+ y ago2:58:24

2:58:24

A talk with regular guest Matt Presti about the response to COVID19 and the ramifications for liberty and freedom in the USA. Then a visit from LCSW and wellness expert, Chris Robinson. We talk about health, well-being and the immune system in the age of coronavirus. http://www.mattpresti.com/ https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/…

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Episode 37 - Vanessa Aricco 2:15

4+ y ago2:15

2:15

Read aloud by the robot, F>E_Y^11Read the poem with your own fleshy orbs (or perhaps listen to Vanessa just read more original work): https://vanessaaricco.bandcamp.comContact: poetry4robos@gmail.comRobot images lovingly delivered by Robohash.orgBy High-Powered Enjambment Drone

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Episode 36 - Brian Padavic 2:52

4+ y ago2:52

2:52

Read aloud by the robot, E.A.D.G. v2.2Read the poem with your own fleshy orbs (or just listen to Brian's wonderful music): https://brianpadavic.bandcamp.comContact: poetry4robos@gmail.comRobot images lovingly delivered by Robohash.org.By High-Powered Enjambment Drone

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Episode 35 - Lauren Loya 2:34

4+ y ago2:34

2:34

Read aloud by the robot, ULTRA/D.Y.N. AMIKRead the poem with your own fleshy orbs: https://draculauren.wordpress.com/2019/10/27/synthetic-delicacies/Contact: poetry4robos@gmail.comRobot images lovingly delivered by Robohash.org.By High-Powered Enjambment Drone

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