Micro Brainwaves

“Even though you can see through the front door, the microwaves can’t penetrate through that,” […] “Maybe if you’re licking the door you might get a little exposure, but they’re in there to cook your food.”

NO, MICROWAVE OVENS CANNOT SPY ON YOU—FOR LOTS OF REASONS
Wired


Since Kellyanne Conjob has spoken,
I assume that my microwave’s broken.
While it’s cooking quite well,
still I never can tell
when its camera function’s awoken.

© Lily Beth Baker, 2017

When its camera function awakes,
I will pose for the pictures it takes
in my ratty old gown
with a petulant frown
and a long finger flicking the flakes.

© Mary Boren, 2017