Pier 21 Prompt Response

The Age of New Gurus: Powered by Technology

A Poem

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Beware of the men who come in my name,
the scriptures said.
The answer may vary and sound innocent,
but will trigger hatred any day.

If we pause to reflect:
Is the technology aiding
the foretold doomsday?
The algorithm casts a spell,
making us spiral down,
doomscrolling into their realm.

A mumble gangster in shades,
pretending to be a stoic,
wrapped in a suit
for that dapper, wise look,
living life as a main character,
with the portrayal of each step
carefully planned,
the audio-video enhancements
aiding to make them look grand.

I guess they have been told
to sound wise; the key lies in
higher octaves, their pitch now shrill,
they continue to speak,
staring into oblivion, squinting eyes,
piercing your soul.