For many years we have sang at the school,
Every Thursday we go there
Practising our songs,
Learning new ones,
Thoroughly enjoying ourselves.
We start the new term in September
But I now have to book the hall,
This time using an online system
Where before we just asked the staff.
And all went well,
But now it is different!
So I filled in the form,
Filled it with all the dates we required
And pressed enter.
It came back and said I was wrong
But did not say where.
These flaming computer systems
Create so many problems for us
And I ought to know
As I worked in computing,
And had done for many years
Until that great day came,
That day when I retired
And started enjoying my life even more.
Now I am stuck again by a computer,
All because we want to do,
Want to do again,
What we have been doing for so many years.
No problems in the past,
But now there is a flaming computer in the way!
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: August 9th, 2023 01:19
- Comment from author about the poem: Just a rant!
- Category: Reflection
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Comments6
Passwords can drive ya mad sometimes too. We're worn out mucking about before we even get into a site, e.g. some job sites.
Very true Orchi.
Andy
Spare a thought for me who can't get past two clicks.
All I want to do is talk to a human helper, hard to find.
Talking to a human helper seems to be a thing of the past now 2781.
Andy
How's that going?
I'm not such a fan of computers lol 💖
Unfortunately nowadays where would we get to be without them Teddy, for example I would not be able to communicate with you.
Andy
Say nice things to it - or it will cut us orf MPS, for example - like it has done before. Doh!
OK I will try that Orchi.
Andy
A nasty manageress couldn't even wait for photocopier to warm up. She nearly kicked it! I thought 'You'll have to wait a few moments, dearie, though you've probably never waited in your life - that'll teach you!' lol.
Perfect song Andy, I'm 100% with you on this one. I don't think the Geeks seem to understand that the simplest way is the best way. It will invariably take longer to jump through all the hoops and screens, than the time it takes for a simple phone call, if you can get a real person. Thank you for the rant, I feel better!
Most kind Bella, it is so good when we speak to actual people to resolve problems.
Andy
Yes how I can relate to this one so much passwords and everything I rather go back to having what I had before more peace of mind
Peace of mind would be so wonderful to have, I am sure that it is often with you Sunsetmet with the things that you enjoy doing.
Andy
I do enjoy but also its boring at times Thanks
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