The wise are concerned

It will soon print a gun.

The police are wondering

what's to be done.

 

Forget the gun

Print me a friend

and print us a dance

to dance to the end

 

Print me a soul

and please be so kind

as to print it a body

and print it a mind.

 

Print me some passion

Is it too much to ask

that you print me some love

in silk and damask?

 

Print me some flowers

a bouquet not a wreath

then print out an oak tree

and a meadow beneath.

 

It's marvellous this printing,

The future is here.

But can it print justice

or a good pint of beer?

 

Can you print wisdom?

Try printing light

or printing the day

as it turns into night.

 

Well, it will do a great job

with cufflinks and rings.

But it's really quite limited.

It can only print things