A Lack of Application(s)

Gold cherry

By luigi_pagano

Thu, 25 Mar 2021
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24 comments
 
I'm computer illiterate
and a technophobe;
I can't search the web,
it hurts my frontal lobe.
 
Technology baffles me,
I'm a simple chap;
I can't fathom Windows
or any other app.
 
And having Bluetooth
doesn't seem right
as all my gnashers
are pearly white.
 
My eyesight is good,
so I must assume
that I do not need
to download Zoom.
 
For meeting people
the tip is to use Skype
but it looks suspiciously
like marketing hype.
 
To simplify proceedings
and to avoid confusion,
using pen and paper
may be the solution.
 
 
 
© Luigi Pagano 2021
Certificate U
Poem
Are you being versed?
Humour

Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Great poem Luigi, full of rhythm and rhyme. Gave me a big smile too because it represents me so well.

I think you're far more confident with technology than me. It's all totally mystifying...apart from abc tales of course. wink

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I just about manage, Jenny, but get stuck when trying to understand the jargon used in the so-called 'explanations''. It is like reading a foreign language.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by marandina on

Ah yes, pen and paper. Maybe it will make a comeback, Luigi. Fine work, sir.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks, Paul. Pleased you like it

Luigi

PS I hope you'll like my treatment of your poem on my website. See https://gigipagano.wixsite.com/mysite/guest-s-page

 

 

Submitted by marandina on

Ah yes. I remain honoured and flattered. Thank you so much. Paul

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

yes

 

Submitted by Mark Burrow on

I liked this Luigi -- pretty sure a lot of people out there will feel the same.

I always loved that quote from Philip K Dick: “There will come a time when it isn't: 'They're spying on me through my phone' anymore'. Eventually, it will be: 'My phone is spying on me'.”
 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Especially senior citizens like me who find it difficult to keep up with the fast-evolving, technology. Devices spying on us are a reality, I suspect; whenever I buy something online, an advertisement for the same product appears on my email portal soon after.

Best, Luigi

 

 

Submitted by Mark Burrow on

Congrats -- this is our Pick of the Day. Please do share on Facebook and Twitter. 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I am flattered and elated by this u expected accolade. My grateful thanks..

Luigi

 

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Congratulations on the pick Luigi - but I note a little bit of poetic licence in this piece - you are definitely not computer illiterate, and we'd all be the poorer if you hadn't mastered the art of zoom!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Too kind, Claudine, but flattery will get you everywhere. Thanks for your lovely words 

Luigi

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

As Jenny says, we all enjoy some crisp rhythm and rhyme at times, Luigi, and you've certainly achieved it here and with good humour! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks for reading and commenting, Rhiannon. I would say that a dose of humor is what is needed in these depressing times and perhaps a second dose, in line with the vaccination programme,  
Hope you are keeping well.

Luigi x

 

 

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

Fun read here, Luigi. And insightful as usual. I used to write with pen and paper a lot. But my handwritings is nothing but hen scratchings these days. 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Even if I say so, I used to have a nice and elegant handwriting, Rich, but after being hooked on the word processor, it all went to pots. Now everything I write by hand looks spidery. Thanks for looking in and enjoying this little ditty.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by onemorething on

Brilliant, Luigi. Loved this. x

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Lovely to hear your approving voice, Rachel. The idea for the poem came in a moment of frustration when everything was going wrong with the computer and I could not understand the so-called 'help' which is supposed to give proper. guidance. Many people must have had a similar experience as the piece has proved so popular.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by hilary west on

You keep up the rhythm and rhyme so well in this poem, Luigi. I am not so keen on this new tech stuff : Ipods, streaming, it's all Greek to me !

Hilary    yes

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

It is a foreign language for me too, Hilary., so we are in good company. smiley

Thanks for your feedback

Best, Luigi.

 

Submitted by Nolan on

I think you've got a virus. Windows.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

What makes you think, that, Nolan? Have you spotted something?

Cheers.

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Not really but I know people who've got the same kind of problems as us. They say :format: C works best. Something like that. Format your hard disc and your troubles are over.

Nolan

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Tanks, Nolan, much obliged.

Luigi yes