the hum of peace

no matter how bad or uneasy I feel it always seems that when I turn on my electronics I feel at peace. Even if only for an instance. I come home, feeling uncertain, walk over to the computer and push the button. The red and green lights start blinking and I can hear the fans moving the air around them. Then my finger depresses the button on my monitor, the symbol in the center glows bright green. Now it is the televisions turn. I don't much care what images and sound it lets loose once I push that rectangle power button, I just want to noise and the warm light. When I don't feel very self conscious my notebook computer comes out and has the opportunity to do it's dance of warm light. Superfluous, yes, but enjoyable. The game consoles have warm lights too. Not only do they channel their warmth through the television or my monitor but they have a small one on themselves as well. Red, amber, green or blue. I don't much care as long as they glow for me. These objects keep me company. They dance for me and show me things. They entertain me, give me information, waste my time and pass my time. They distract me and annoy me. Show me things I dislike, like and abhor. They cost money, take up space and resources. They help and hinder. They almost do everything a human would do for and to me. Almost.

"Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot..."