computer ornery

the computer works faster  than i do

especially if i’ve brushed a key

i did not want to

semi-commanded, it rushes to print

a 358-page manuscript while i hunt

frantically for ‘Settings’ to yell “STOP”

and then, when my heart has returned

to normal pace, it creates a blank area

within the document i am listening to

for final edit – a white space it does not

permit me to correct

argggghh!