Running out of Time

                           Running out of time?
Why the heck has Skype changed its contact routine
How do we know who is available on line
I am pretty sure that everyone will know what I mean
If their computer operates the same way as mine.

Where has the green spot gone that made you aware
Of who is  on line and ready for you to contact
It appears that Skype now doesn't seem to care
They have completely made a mess of the contract.

I am of the old school and  have enjoyed the old Skype
Chatting happily away with an online friend
The saying "If it aint broke don't fix it" is not a load of tripe
But the complications will bring Skype to an end.

Rod Broomham. (c)

Author's Note

Maybe it is just me but it seems that many changes made to a host of things make it worse!

Reviews

[kitty]

Wher have I been when you were posting your latest pieces. I find that if you are not careful you miss posts. As you kow yours are valuable to me as i regard you as a dear friend - not firgetting Er indoors. hope you are both good! Excellent work. One or two typos but we all miss keys.

[matelotrod]

This Skype carry on has driven me round the bend Kitty, is it our age group or am I missing something? Friends of mine have all agreed with me but it isn't only Skype that seems to complicate things I find windows 10 are the same. I sound like some grumpy old Ba---rd but it is annoying. Take care Rod.

[kitty]

Rod Stewart and his Missus are being interviewed Loose Women. Takes me back in time. Those were the dayeh! Mine is playing up now and there is a notice that says not secure so dont be surprise if they put the lights out on me!

[kitty]

I too am of 'old school' my friend and get confused when there are changes - often just dropped in your lap for you to sort out how best to make it work for you!

[Wild Rose]

Dont have skype >it refuses to accept my email address . Says I am not me > this is not your email

[kitty]

Add apologies. remark was meant for "Never a Poet" Sorry Matey! I ten to leave letters - at least my laptop does but no excuse!

[peter Duggan]

Hi Rod I find it hard to believe in anything on the net. Google, Face book, you tube, and twitter would never be trusted by me. they are all ruled by the government, All these sites it seems to me are ways of spying on the common man. These days it is hard to trust all the powers that be. I enjoyed the read, my friend....peter

[Chris Shaw]

Doesn't it just irritate when things are changed like that for what seems to be no reason. It is interfering with your little routine and it irks.I know this feeling. Same thing happened on two previous poetry sites that I used to frequent. Someone decided they needed updating. Unfortunately they weren't updated for the best. They became unfriendly to use, so I left. I've got a feeling Rod your poem will get responses from others who have also gone through this. Hope you are keeping ok Rod. All the best, and I enjoyed the read.

Chris

[matelotrod]

It's a bit like Windows 10 being forced after Windows 7 was finished with Chris, I don't know why Skype changed their routine but all my friends are complaining about the latest changes. How do you know who is on line now? Apart from that I am getting along in my wobbly way, balance has become a problem but that's life. let's hope there are no more changes or if there are they are sensible ones. Thanks for your understanding comments Chris. take care Rod.