Old Days Of Chess

I've been playing tournament chess Since 1976. Chess, a wonderful game of - Cat and Mouse. Back then we used mechanical clocks, With a flag. Flag drops, you lose. There was no time delay, Or Increment, Time controls Were 40 moves in two hours And 20 moves for every hour beyond, My longest game Was 7 hours and 12 minutes. It ended in a Draw. Now chess clocks are digital. There is also a time delay or increment. Where in life Is there a Time Delay? It is just not natural. Yet, we love the game, And play on. Checkmate!