Rare Indeed!

I received a novel item in the mailbox today. It wasn't the usual bill or another political survey. 'Twas a letter! A letter, mind you, from a friend of many years! A hand-written missive so rare that I'll keep it among my souvenirs! What a pleasure to receive cheery news on the written page, When e-mail messages that clog my computer are all the rage! 'Twas good to see splendid cursive writing from his fluid pen. I hadn't received a letter via slo-mail since I don't know when! The computer is a marvelous contrivance and has so many uses, But using it for the personal touch, precious intimacy it reduces! Nowadays, communicating with cell phones and texting is so fast, That I fear the art of letter writing may become a thing of the past! I must admit that I find communicating with the computer opportune, When with family and friends I wish to expeditiously commune. But when love or sincere condolences I wish to convey, A letter is more appropriate rather than a computer screen display! In the not too distant past, I wooed my intended the old fashioned way, By composing saccharine missives sealed with a kiss almost every day. I'm not an arbiter of such things but I think it is always in good taste, To send a letter rather than use the computer to cut, copy and paste! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (© All Rights Reserved)