Expired

Times have changed at such a fast rate
With technology I don’t understand
I feel like an alien in my own world
Im so completely out of date!

Oh, for the simple days of little frustration
When the t.v had four channels and it was free
You had to physically turn the t.v knob
Disputing who’s turn it was to get up and change the station

When the family phone was attached to a wall
For the whole family to use
It was big ,clunky with a rotary dial
And all it could do was call

When a camera was used to take photos
That had a film roll inside
To take to the chemist to get developed
In either “matt or gloss” to pick up in a week or so

When correspondence was hand written or typed
Enclosed in an envelope with stamp then mailed
Music was played on a record player or radio 
Dishes were hand washed and wiped 

Now it’s all computerised 
With passwords and codes
Beeping, flashing and telling you NO
Kept in clouds in the sky!!

I know technology and progress are a need
And one has to move with the times
There are so many positives and benefits
But I miss those uncomplicated , simple days indeed!

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