Hybrid Autonomous Transformation Poem by Deanna Samuels

Humans have come a long way
since the Ford Model T -
engine, five wheels, seats, gas and chassis,
all required - but never forget the crank!
Without that, the scene remained the same!

For the current generation,
that Model T is a creature
of mythological age,
over a hundred years ago!
Since then, personal transport
has been transformed
from those skeletal contraptions
to comfortable sedans, SUV's
and sumptuous limousines,
all driven by gas or diesel
- but that was yesterday!

Today is a whole new story!
Every movement of every car
is by voice or remote control,
a computer screen replaces the dashboard,
intricate to work, a scientific degree required!
Computer literacy a complete necessity
to travel and unravel numerous commands.
When achieved, vehicle's program takes over -
lane assistance, automatic breaking,
driver, almost a passenger, can relax!
The car steers itself to destination.

For many of our older generation,
the transformation is so overwhelming,
keeping eyes on road, operating computer,
all so dramatic and frantic,
longing again for the comfortable sedan
ruled by one's own foot or hand!
However, we must concede
to this new brave world, try to be hip,
not left behind, ahead of the curve
of hybrid autonomous transformation.

Written at Courtice, Ontario - 31st May 2025