A Shift In Perception

A senior citizen, Who was bed ridden, In the course of conversation Calmly mentioned: That these modern inventions Are quite a boon. Since I can not move, I just order my groceries And ask for home delivery. The shopkeepers are eager to oblige Without an extra charge. When I had a fall, I just called my doctor who makes home calls. I surf the net And have friends I haven’t met. Age is no bar, We chat for hours. Since I can’t travel, I see the world on Discovery Channel. When I want to eat, I just wheel myself to heat The food my maid leaves In the microwave. When I want to switch off and relax, I turn on the World Space. I think I feel less lonely then my parents When they were my age. I walked back pondering, He had the wisdom to count his blessings. And had a shift in perception, About these modern inventions.