by Marshall Begel

“Chinese Humanoid Robot ‘Begs’ On Street; Asks For Donation To Pay ‘Electricity Bills’“
—Times Now

Hey, human, could you help me out?
Whatever’s in your pockets
can get me through this power drought
and fill my empty sockets.

I had a dock like other bots
but now I’m on the street.
If I don’t get some kilowatts
I’ll soon be obsolete.

No cash today? Then help me pray
unto the great inventor—
Please help each android find his way
back to his data center.