Telephone

Oh, the time tested Instrument of communication!

Conveyor of messages of distress, as well as joy!

You have been a weapon , shield or even amusing toy

 Harbinger of depression or quite often of elation!

In the beginning you were  black and massive

Had no dials but a speaking tube and a earpiece

The connection hard to get being a tease

Our efforts were largely futile and passive

Then came instruments with rotary dials

Sapped energy needing vitamins from vials

Touch tones and fancy colors were next

Graduating to augment voice with text

Yet you never had for effect a chance

Against what women can convey with a glance