Missed Calls

Years and years and years ago
If you would call a friend
And no one answered, that is where
Attempts would likely end.

There was no voicemail or a way
To even prove you'd tried
So people had to take your word
Although you might have lied.

But nowadays, your screen reveals
Who phoned and who did not.
You can't pretend that you have missed
A message that you got.

So was it better in the past?
That answer I do lack
But if you call, there's no excuse
If I don't call you back.