Saturday, September 26, 2015

What Does "The Internet of Things" Mean to You?

The Internet of Things
by Rachel Hoyt

image by bluebay


It's open to anyone and anything -
A network of both nothing and everything,
A world where both bad and good sink or sprout wings,
A place where our wants and needs gallop and sing,
A sacred dreamscape of imaginable things.

Copyright © 2015 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.

This poem was inspired by two growing trends:
 

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Your Choices and Actions Affect the Whole World

Lifelong Exam
by Rachel Hoyt



One vote,
One voice,
One life to live.

One heart,
Two hands,
To get and give.

Your way,
Their way,
Whose is best?

Could we,
Can we,
Ace this test?

Copyright © 2015 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.


This poem was inspired by a variety of news
which reminds me we should be careful what we choose:




For assistance determining which presidential candidate you like best,

Saturday, September 5, 2015

The Tendency Towards Risk-Taking Is In Our DNA

Migratory Syndrome
by Rachel Hoyt



I would bet,
could bet,
every day.

I won't keep,
can't keep,
dreams at bay.

I bet steep
to reap -
make life pay. 

I won't fret.
It's set.
I must play.

Copyright © 2015 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.

I learned about "American DNA" when I read Cowboys Full
and believe risk taking is an important tool.
I play poker for many reasons beyond feeling cool.


I recently launched RachelHoyt.com to share my poker stories
and published this list of historic tales which deserved further glory.