Love Poem: That Was Then, This Is Now
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Written by: Anisha Dutta

That Was Then, This Is Now


        That was then when we 
         studied using pen -paper,
              practiced handwriting.
            consulted dictionary,
          committed to memory.
                   This is now when kids
                   are used to handle computer,
                        have no idea
                    of of mental calculation 
                    Google gives each solution,

    
         That was then happened 
           Eager to hear voice of
              of most beloved,
           depending on your land phone,
           or to wait for love letter.
                           This is now , we see :
                     Mobile is always at hand.
                        No need for waiting.
                      Communication easy.
                     Also Break up is ready.

       That was then when we
        blindly obeyed our parents,
              cared for seniors .
         Learned to give priority 
         to both family and friends.
                            This is now just clear
                              New generations holding 
                                ' Don't care' attitude .
                              ' My life is mine' being the
                                motto of life all along.

       That was then when to
        respect the moral values
          as universal.
     Plain living and high thinking 
    accepted as ideal.
                 This is now when we
          wish to float in luxury.
          Only to compete.
       Malice but no sacrifice.
      High living and plain thinking.