Plus Ca Change

I buy this computer magazine 
Designed for idiots like me;
It’s there in the index page – 
Essential downloads free.
I follow each instruction faithfully
Essentially ensuring not to mix it,
Then I phone my elder son
And he comes round to fix it.
He mutters as he struggles 
It seems to take all night
But fingers crossed, at last
Its up and running right.
He glares with mild exasperation
Says, dad promise you’ll not try
To do this again, but realises
I don’t quite meet his eye.
I love my little computer 
Its gives me so much fun
Each finished project making
Me glow with a job well done.
It runs oh so smoothly
It fills me with delight.
I run my little computer
Nearly every single night;
Then I buy this computer magazine
That’s designed for idiots like me
And it’s full of essential downloads
And every one is free …………

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Date: 1/5/2023 9:08:00 AM
i can so relate to this one, terry! the difference with me is that i'm afraid to even try, so i give you a lot of credit for your attempts (even if they get messed up)...
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Terry Ireland
Date: 1/6/2023 7:58:00 AM
I am now reformed as my no 1 son now lives 2 hours away, and no 2 son just laughs an§d says serves you right.
Date: 1/4/2023 5:52:00 PM
Hahaha! You and me both! So funny, I really enjoyed this poem. Well done!
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Terry Ireland
Date: 1/5/2023 12:26:00 AM
Thanks Julie - I am now under strict instructions NOT TO MESS
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