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"User name" and "password" That's all you need to know. Type them in , press "enter" Then you’re fine to go. Sounds quite simple really, Till your memory starts to wane, You trawl the deepest caverns Of your tired and aging brain. You thump the keyboard harder As your temper starts to fray, And curse the screen before you With its "road block" in the way. No pet, place or loved one’s name Will give you access rights, When you cannot remember Those all important bytes. Defeated, crazed you finally press "Forgot your password?" key But can't answer all the questions To get you through security To release your rescue e-mail From this digital dictator, Requires you reacquaint yourself With your "administrator" ? So how do you escape From this technical morasse? Caught with no ropes or crampons In this digital crevasse ? Well this is my solution When you face the software snub, Pull out the plug, put on your coat And "log off" down the Pub !

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Date: 5/5/2023 12:06:00 PM
Absolutely! Great poem of being human!
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Date: 4/28/2023 8:14:00 AM
The computer embarrassment should not weigh one down. Operator's wisest option is easing off a bit.
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Mike Miller
Date: 4/30/2023 4:25:00 AM
That’s sound advice Chinedum !
Date: 4/27/2023 10:33:00 PM
We have all had that problem on several occasions. It is very frustrating! A funny poem, well done.
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Mike Miller
Date: 4/30/2023 4:24:00 AM
Thank you Jeanette- please it raised a smile. Just another one of modern day life’s quirky Sideshoots
Date: 4/27/2023 7:07:00 PM
Ha Ha, yep, that brain fog gets thicker with age, loved the poem.
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Mike Miller
Date: 4/30/2023 4:22:00 AM
Thanks Paula ! I know what you mean about the brain fog !!! Advancing years and passwords don’t mix !!!
Date: 4/27/2023 10:46:00 AM
Hello Mike, when this happens write down your password in note book keep it handy. Enjoy your day my friend./Darlene\
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/30/2023 10:34:00 AM
Hello Mike Well I hope you never forget your password. I hope all is well with you. enjoy yur day my friend./Darlene\
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Mike Miller
Date: 4/30/2023 4:20:00 AM
Thanks Darlene ! I keep my passwords all online now in a secure digital locker .. as long as I don’t forget that password I should be ok
Date: 4/26/2023 11:03:00 AM
This is so relatable, Mike! A priceless and very apt piece!
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Mike Miller
Date: 4/30/2023 4:18:00 AM
Thanks Franci - pleased you enjoyed the poem and I think it is indeed relatable for many people !
Date: 4/26/2023 9:48:00 AM
Love it. The fun we all have with modern life before the screen.
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Mike Miller
Date: 4/30/2023 4:17:00 AM
Ha Ha ! Yes Richard - just one of the downsides that come with the digital revolution!!
Date: 2/8/2021 4:28:00 PM
Mike! This is the story of my life. Your last stanza is absolutely priceless. It is great to find this wonderful poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~
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Mike Miller
Date: 4/30/2023 4:14:00 AM
Thank you line - inspired by my wife who is forever forgetting her passwords !!
Date: 3/11/2017 7:57:00 AM
LoL Funny Mike :)
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Mike Miller
Date: 3/11/2017 8:02:00 AM
Thanks Heidi !
Date: 3/11/2017 7:54:00 AM
lol...great poem Mike
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Mike Miller
Date: 3/11/2017 11:53:00 AM
Thanks Tim ! I'm sure a lot of people have the same trouble !
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Mike Miller
Date: 3/11/2017 8:03:00 AM
Thanks Tim ! I'm sure a lot of people have the same trouble !

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