Daily poem by H.P. Printer

end of life.

Open front door,

Smooth, shiny

surface of black

Close front door.

To exit press ?

Chosen personality

Not available.

This is not a poem. This really is a conversation I had with an HP printer this morning, who happened to be missing yellow cartridge. I just love HP printers for the subtility of inspiration they provide.

“I can’t print in black, because I miss yellow.” Fair enough. I can’t make dinner, because I lost my favourite socks.

“End of life.Open front door,”

You're not dead, you’ve only just arrived at your next destination. Open front door, and see what’s awaiting you outside of your capsule.

Would that be a “smooth, shiny surface of blackness”? If you don’t like it, just close front door. Stay dead, if you have problems accepting the new reality as it is.

Press “?” if you want to exit. That may bring you somewhere else, for instance – to a smooth, shiny surface of yellowness. After someone’s replaced the cartridge, of course.

And do make sure you choose the right kind of personality. The one you’ve selected is currently out of stock.  We can’t all be the same.

HP. HSP. A Highly Sensitive Printer.

PS. In case you enjoy this kind of stuff, chances are that you are an HSP yourself.  In such a case, I seriously recommend a visit to www.hsperson.com as well as the books Elaine Aron has written on the topic. They might help you appreciate the personality you already have, and have your HP printer congratulate you on the occasion:

“If you want to keep chosen personality, press ! Hurrah!”