it’s unaware of its value
my coffee maker
can’t comprehend its worth
or even know
its capability,
unable therefore
to recognize my gratitude
after its ministration
doesn’t have a life
beyond that current surge
empowering duty’s call
doesn’t understand
the physical world
that contributed so much
to allow functionality

at least that’s what i deduced
after it rudely ignored
my attempts to converse

First published by ‘The Daily Drunk Mag’,
edited by Shawn (anon) June 2020,
‘artificial unintelligence’
https://thedailydrunk.com/f/artificial-unintelligence