Frustrating Technology!

Technology's changing so very fast 

That trying to keep up is a pain. 

I'd hardly call myself a Luddite, 

But sometimes I feel left out in the rain. 

 

They come out with Windows 10

When you've barely learned Windows 8; 

Every time I open a program

It seems as though there's a new update. 

 

Then you're back to square one again. 

Good luck learning the fancy new features. 

If you get stuck, don't hesitate  

To find some kids to serve as your teachers. 

 

It’s amazing how kids at such a young age 

Are already showing familiarity 

With swiping, sliding, and tapping their fingers 

On touch screens AND with great dexterity. 

 

You can't just have a phone these days; 

It has to be a smart phone, you see. 

How we ever survived in the past 

With our not-so-smart phones is way beyond me. 

 

With your smart phone you can lock your doors, 

Turn on the air or adjust the heat. 

Having a phone just to make calls 

In this day and age would be obsolete. 

 

Try to find a simple clock radio 

Or a simple phone without any frills. 

Young people don't know what it's like 

To need postage stamps to pay their bills. 

 

Practically everything needs recharging-- 

Laptops, tablets, cameras, phones. 

Our cars now operate by computers; 

Without technology we wouldn't have drones. 

 

Recharging batteries all the time

Is NOT has handy as it looks.

Sometimes I miss the simpler days

Of good old-fashioned paper books.

(9-5-14)