“Don’t Touch the Water When the World Ends,” a short story by BW Derge written in 2024, is a glimpse at an apocalypse where the Earth is drowned by toxic oceans. The last living human lies in a canoe, hope no longer exists, the last inhabited house floods, and discussions of the immense time and uncertainty involved with direct panspermia.
Tag: technology
Poems about Technology – Poetry and other writing that involves technology in some way
Poetry Writing
12 Rules for Manifestations of Consciousness with the Illusion of Creation
“Rules for Manifestations of Consciousness Consumed with the Illusion of Creation – is the title Poem from “Manifestations of Consciousness (Or, More Fucking Poems)” – written in 2007 by BW Derge
Fiction Prose Writing
The Death of Love in Modern Times: A Tragedy in 6 Scenes
Short story in 2024 by BW Derge about modern love and its unimpressive death at the hands of man’s stupidity. Six scenes with two main characters, Melissa and Gavin, plus two supporting roles of Barry and Tina. Not based on any actual occurrences or people.
Poetry Writing
The Mechanical Afterglow of Humankind
“Mechanical Afterglow” – Poem by BW Derge from “Mars Jazz” – written in 2013
Fiction Prose Writing
An Excuse for Melancholy, in Three Parts
Short story written in 2024 by BW Derge, “An Excuse for Melancholy (In Three Parts)” – with part 1, The Incident in the Woods – Part 2, Let’s Discuss Over Some Tea – and Part 3, Reunification –
Fiction Prose Writing
A Vision of the Future: Your Automated Death Sentence
Short story by BW Derge, written in 2024 – A vision of the future where everything has been given to technology managed by artificial intelligence, including the government and its justice system.
Poetry Writing
On My Back (After a Shot of Tequila)
“On My Back (After a Shot of Tequila” – Poem by BW Derge from “Everywhere But Elsewhere” (2013)
Poetry Writing
Mars Jazz – A Poem About Fermi’s Paradox
Title poem by BW Derge from “Mars Jazz” (2016) – Poem about Fermi’s Paradox