When I was still young
So many Many years ago
We had black & white TVs
And recorded songs off the radio
No internet or smartphones
You bought music from stores
No streaming or downloads
Just magnetic tapes or records
There was no shopping online
Cookies were something you'd eat
And laptops wifi and 4G
Were only the stuff of dreams
You couldn't video chat or tweet
Mobile phones were the size of a fridge
Messages were only instant
If you shouted it across the street
No need to venture out of your house
When the world is now online
But I still crave the human touch
Of a far more simpler time
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Daniel (
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People said the same thing when newspapers became a huge thing. Im not even joking it was a real thing that happened. People complained for years about how printed paper media was destroying our interconnectedness.
Alas, the opposite is true. We are more connected then ever, at least in my opinion.
I think that the ones who get lost, who's relationships degrade because of this amazing technology are the ones you don't want to be involved with anyway.
I think it shows us who people are.
Like I said, just an opinion of mine.
Fun bounce to your poem though. : )
for me I'm not convinced. I see people existing online through an Avatar in virtual worlds, and wonder have we become more disconnected from each other. Then on the other hand I can have face to face chats with my family on the other side of the world!
Oh and nearly forgot, great comment!
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Great poem.
Well done !!!
Thank you!
To many people know how to exist online, but do not know how to do so person to person, or in the real life. Very sad state these people are in. Great write
I feel the same way! Thank you!
Welcome
That is a great poem Daniel. I remember when cell phones came in a bag and cost over $1,000 each. I also remember having to bring your film to be developed. Technology is a tool and should not be abused. But, everyone deals with it in their own way. Really good job.
Thank you
It is different and not the same. Those who are younger will not understand. Well said.
Thank you!
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