I am a smartphone, and I have a story to tell.
When I was created, my only sole purpose was to connect both ends of two poles, and I was happy with it. I loved it when lovers, friends, brothers and sisters calls each other and discuss about what's happening in their lives. Everyone was happy because they could talk to their loved ones through me.
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I was evolving with time and my functionality was way more than I could ever expect or imagine. I wasn't limited to calls and SMS anymore. I was being loved by all, and I was enjoying my new-found fame. I really was happy I could be of help to many.
But;
When I think about what's happening recently, all I do is curse myself. I see people breaking up over me. I see ugly fights all happening because of me.
Now, they don't have time for their loved ones anymore. They are all after those who are far away, losing those who are near in the process. They no more enjoy their moments because they are busy capturing these moments and sharing them for what?. Just a like or an upvote.
I have witnessed a lot of pains. I have seen mothers busy with me while their children cry continuously for their attention. The painful part is that they don't even bother to have a look at these children, not for a single seconds.
I have seen friends at restaurant eating less but busy with me. They don't even bother to talk with their friends nor focus on the food they are eating.
I have seen accidents happen just because the drivers were busy with me instead of concentrating on the road. I also have seen students busy with me during classes. These students end up not knowing what was taught.
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I want someone to feel my pain but what could I expect from a world where they don't even feel the pain of their beloved one?
I am just a material element, and I don't even have the capability to speak. To those who care to listen, you have a life and your life is not limited to me.
Out there is a world wide open with unlimited possibilities waiting to be explored. It's not too late to change.