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Published: 2007-08-28 13:52:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 1919; Favourites: 41; Downloads: 0
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.... literally " god out of the machine" .... well, I wouldn't go that far, but it is the first thing that popped into my head.
Better than "Chewed Dog Toy" which is a title I've had floating around my head for a while now....
Apo 2.05 c++ something, sorry I can never remember. That ol' short term memory loss thingy raises it's ugly head once again.....
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All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace
Richard Brautigan
I like to think (and
the sooner the better!)
of a cybernetic meadow
where mammals and computers
live together in mutually
programming harmony
like pure water
touching clear sky.
I like to think
(right now, please!)
of a cybernetic forest
filled with pines and electronics
where deer stroll peacefully
past computers
as if they were flowers
with spinning blossoms.
I like to think
(it has to be!)
of a cybernetic ecology
where we are free of our labors
and joined back to nature,
returned to our mammal
brothers and sisters,
and all watched over
by machines of loving grace.
Betcha thought I wouldn't be able to find a poem for this one.
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Sorry this is so later Cerenity, it got buried hon.
This is a great poem... I'm getting visions of dancing computers for some reason ... 
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I cannot believe you posted this Aug 28 and today is the first time it has showed up in my deviations. Same with the other one too. This is lovely and I love the gradient.
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Good ol' dA !!! Guess the Birthday bugz are finally showing up huh ?!
And thanks, I'm really glad you like it.
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My message center is working again now, but I have lost the comments on my deviations!!! And no, I have NOT contacted the help desk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LOL.... I wasn't going to suggest you do that anyway. It doesn't seem like they can help so why bother ? It's only one more aggravation.
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hehehe..........when I find out what they are for, I'll note you!!!!
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Very cool and the title is perfect!
Our "machines" are rapidly becoming our "Gods"..... Are they not?
"Welcome To The Machine" !!!
That short term memory loss is a real beast sometimes, isn't it?
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You're right, sometimes it does seem as though machines are achieving a higher status than they should. And thank you !
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You say the sweetest things Lauren
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Mechanical and glowing and pretty cool! Nice work, Lauren!
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Hellooooooo, hon!
You're always welcome!
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one of my favorites from you, lauren. and sorry ive been too busy to leave comments on your past deviations. i really like the shapes here. reminds me of a clock and its pinions or whatever theyre called.
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Don't apologize, it's just nice to hear from you Kimmo. I understand you get busy. 
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This wonderful fractal is featured in my latest journal! Thanks for sharing! [link]
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Why thank you Silky !
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Very cool, Lauren! And great title.
Alright...now where did that term come from?
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What ..... desus ex machina ? Isn't it Latin ? I thought it was.
And thanks, btw ... I'm glag you like it hon.
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Right...it's a term used when Zeus would come down and fix everything in Greek plays. Sorry. I'm such a nerd when it come to this stuff sometimes.
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Really ? I never knew that .... don't apologize, I love stuff like that. So it actually originates from the Greek plays then .... it's what ... a term to describe an action ?
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It's a literary term now, actually. Deus Ex Machina is when something out of the ordinary happens and affects a situation. Gandalf arriving at Helm's Hold with the rest of Rohan's army at the end of Two Towers is a great example. I've even heard that James Bond using one of Q's gadgets at the last second is even deus ex machina.
For the Greeks, they would literally lower actors, playing gods, onto the state with a crane in their plays, hence, "god of the machine."
Dang...that English degree finally came in handy!
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That's really cool ! Thanks for the explanation Jenn... I always love the origins of words & their usages. Call me weird.
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You're welcome.
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Good work, reminds me of gears arriving from gear planet
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LOL ! I love that image ! Thank you !
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Great title for this glowing, mechanical-looking flame!
Although "chewed dog toy" has its charms
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LOL ! I may have to do one with that title.
Though I really want to do one titled " French Kiss ".... doesn't that sound cool ?
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I'm waiting ..... *taps fingers*
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The title suits the flame. Very mechanical looking. Love the gradient applied here. Bravo!!!!
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Thanks Mario ! Yeah, I was desperately looking to get away from gold so I chose a golden orange !!!
Maybe I'll get real brave next time & go .... *gasp* green !!
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Aah, that is beautiful! I never have really taken the time to look at fractal art and such, but I really should.
I like this. Total +fav.
Not to mention I love the name...8D
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Thank you, I'm glad you like the title.
And thank you so much for your kind comment about fractals.... you know it's funny, when I first started looking around a couple of years ago for wallpapers I didn't really like fractals either. All I looked for was photos.
Then one day I came across a simple little Apo flame & I fell in love with the flowing lines & the deep red the artist used & I really started to look at the abstracts in general & fractals in particular & I was hooked.
Thanks for dropping by & thanks for the fave too.
PS.... cool avi
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Awesome colours combined with nice razor edge sharp angles
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It's been a while since I looked at your fractals. Well not looked commented lol. This one really caught my eye. I love the shapes and colours.
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Aww.... thanks for dropping by & commenting Michael.
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What's wrong with chewed dog toy ??
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