The Robot

He maybe a master
Of repetitive tasks,
But don’t expect him
To relish a challenge,
To solve a problem,
Or to reason out
A more effective way
Of getting the job done.
That just not the way
He is programmed.
He much prefers work
Where he can
Perform on autopilot
While mentally disengaged.
Procedural changes
Or trying something
New or different
Are approached with
Fear and trepidation,
And only after doing
The same task
Over and over again
Until it becomes routine,
Will he function effectively.
He is the quiet,
Unobtrusive
Company robot
Trying his best
Not to think.