“Alexa…!”

Today was a distressingly casual day:
First thing I need in the morning is my substance– 
Go downstairs, drink your coffee, 
Chuck down your reluctance!
There’s no need to address me before I had my substance!
Turn on your smartphone, 
Turn on your smartwatch, 
Turn on your smart speaker –
“Alexa, read out today's to-do list!” 
“Today’s to-do list: 
Turn on your notebook, join the 9 am meeting,
check out the flights to Budapest, they just got cheaper!
Do your laundry, send out 10 emails…”
Jesus, the days are fleeting,
Time flies by so fast!
When was the last time we had a blast?
Group text to my friends: 
Let’s check out the new place together!
Short rant –
Be pissed about the weather,
Long rant –
Joined the meeting,
The screen went black,
Turned back on again, 
Went black again,
Before it turned back on again,
Question: Is this instant karma?
Even my devices try to give me more drama. 
“Alexa, can I finally have some time to rest?”
“I don’t think so! You should study for tomorrow’s test.”
Quit those mind games, Alexa!
Group text: 
2 pm sedative?
Life-changing choice: 
Wildberry Lillet or Aperol Aperitif?

© Elena Natroshvili

IG: 16minutepoetry