That was then, this is now

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This was then, in an old pile, a letter I found, 
Among objects, its whisper profound.
Faded ink, thoughts enduring,
Emotions, love, timeless, all assuring.

First love's note, cherished by my wife,
Promises bright, beyond life's strife.
Lost vows questioned, emotions stirred,
"Why keep false love's faded word?"

Blushing smile, her truth unfurled,
Your vow, though improvised, my world.
In this paper's embrace, love renewed,
Gratitude bound, our eternal mood.

This is now, email and texting has taken over, 
I get so many fake love letters over and over, 
Sometime an old love will text me, 
Btw idk if still ily? U wre my og, 
Nvm’m smh, hmu asap, 
No cap, tbh ily. 

(Text translation:  
By the way, I don’t know, if I still love you? 
You were my original gangster(lover),  
Never mind, shaking my head, Hit me up as soon as possible, 
Truthfully, to be honest, I love you)

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Ink Empress

Date: 5/5/2024 1:36:00 PM

The ending made me smile haha! Literally how i use abbreviations and also how my son texts! Clever one! And the opening really stood out for me! Emails and texting yes is the new thing, and gone are the days letters and other forms of communicating were done. I think many can resonate with this! Thank you for sharing this. Congratulations on your win

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/23/2024 1:09:00 PM

haha, that last part. I truly needed that translation. Gone are the days of love letters and cards replaced by garbage that could never compare!! great job with the theme.

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/19/2024 9:46:00 AM

Such a fantastic entry and perspective, Jay. The initial section of your poem was really enjoyable because of its nostalgic tone.

Valsa George

Date: 4/18/2024 8:30:00 PM

When emails and WhatsApp didn't exist, letters were the only means of communication. Getting a letter from a friend, that too very rarely was a thrilling experience. Then think of the excitement a love letter can bring..... I enjoyed the anti climax to the moment when you questioned your wife about the faded love letter you found. Interesting poem dear Jay ji.