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Gen(uine) Z They could bet they recalled their childhood was shared  they have seen another lazing upon their bed  They could confirm they grew up together  they would affirm  they needed one another  They could assure you they wouldn't fight they would be inseparable through day and night They insist they have a sibling none that you conceived  you wonder what you’re missing what child is your memory dismissing? They grab their phones and type away it’s a sibling thing,  but don’t you meddle  for not every generation was born  with technology  in their cradle... *** Generation Z is practically growing up with technology. Both advancements being directly proportional. Amidst this, the generation finds it conflicting to distinguish virtual from reality. Gadgets are beginning to become their roommates, their best of friends and everything genuine is taking a back seat. 

  There were days when I had a voice of my own.   Then there was the great revolt. It’s not like our clan and the other never fought before the revolt, but those fights were nowhere close to wiping out the existence of an entire community. At times I wonder what it would have been like if I perished along with the rest of my community members. That way, I wouldn’t have to live a life that isn’t mine. I also wonder if some other members of my community survived like I did. Maybe I could get a Doctor to treat my deep wounds and my survival chances would increase. Although a pointless thought, it makes me feel safe. The happiness is short-lived though, for I know far too well that to live in this world, they would have to live as a member of the opposite clan as I do. The disguise makes it impossible to spot my clan members and for them to spot me, assuming they made it. The odds of them turning out to be a Doctor are even more slim. Which makes me wonder how many days I have at ...