Replacement

The days of my youth

A world where people

Existed without Facebook

Or Instagram

And instead sat on porches

Swinging life away with a cup of coffee

When conversations happened face  to face

Instead of Skype to Skype

And simple pleasures were treasures

The feeling of

Getting  a new book to read

The thrill of making a friend in the field

The long  chat sessions after school ended

The happy go lucky and carefree days

 Have been replaced

By computer screens and WhatsApp

As we say our goodbyes over Messenger

And wonder what to tweet about next

Replacement is a dangerous thing

Because it can backfire

And cause sadness as well as happiness

I miss the days of my youth

And realize my father told me the truth

When he said

Son each day is precious

Use your days well!

The Bilge Master