DJI Mavic Drone

I still remember the joy

of being picked and purchased,

being removed from the shelf

where the rest of them remained.

That look on their faces

as your hand reached in

and chose me. Me!!!

Of all the drones, I was set free!

I still remember the day

you pulled me from my box

and removed the plastic wrap

and tape from all my pieces.

It was a quick assembly,

and I was impressed

by how adept you were

at getting me in the air.

I was delighted

to be controlled by you,

but then...

I remember the first time

you hung a grenade from my belly,

and flew me over

the warzone of Ukraine,

targeting terrified soldiers

who were curled in trenches

like trapped cattle.

I remember the quick whistle

it made as the grenade

dropped to earth,

obliterating legs and limbs.

I still remember.