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Troublesome Experience

Why oh why should I have this affliction about the English language and its diction, I never did seem able to spell nor use the proper adjectives that well, at school I was bottom of the class teacher felt I was too dense to pass, I gave English away as a bad job so what! let everyone else be a nob, I had given up hope of grammar school to me by now being thick was cool, my sights were now set on fiction that’s why; I’ve probably still got this affliction!!! © Harry J Horsman 1985

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Lisa Cooper

Date: 12/20/2011 8:25:00 AM

this is cute lol you gave me a smile this AM thank you

Bl Devnath

Date: 12/15/2011 6:36:00 AM

Nothing is impossible, my friend. Let's go ahead and try to conquer. Thanks, bl

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/14/2011 9:31:00 AM

Good morning Harry, how are you? hope the feeling is resolved soon,, enjoyed stopping by, your thoughts are deep... hope is never to late... have a good way,..p.d.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/13/2011 7:21:00 PM

This is great humor you showed here. I think it is possible to be a good writer and not have to be that great with English. Especially when it comes to humorous poetry. My son found some online grammar sites and taught himself all the stuff I had been trying to teach him for years. Because of that , he went on to law school and now he understands prepositions, adverbs, punctuation and all that good stuff! I enjoyed this, Harry.

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 12/13/2011 4:31:00 PM

it is ok.....your are not alone....'Arry is that your picture you look like Kevin Bacon hubba hubba!!

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 12/13/2011 10:03:00 AM

Well you fooled them all Harry, wish they could read what you write because they would probably rub their eyes in disbelief! Count yourself as being so special. Luv, Lizzie

Fabiyas M V

Date: 12/13/2011 9:21:00 AM

You penned it nicely and realistically,harry.

M.I.A .

Date: 12/12/2011 9:44:00 PM

I know exactly how you feel Harry. English is not my native language, mostly I learned it just through books and movies, that's why my grammars are 'unbelievable' sometime. still, if i spend all my time just hesitating, i won't finish it ever. so, keep having the affliction, you're wonderful the way you are! thanks for stopping by and hope your holiday will be wonderful

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/12/2011 3:28:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your creative work this afternoon..Yes, English classes were very difficult..Some could handle it better than others...Thanks for reading my work..Your presence at there was uplifting...Sara

James Peranteau

Date: 12/12/2011 1:37:00 PM

Great write dear poet ! I knows I'll have to get all my writes...edited ! *smiles* Have a great week sir....much love, james

Wilma Neels

Date: 12/12/2011 11:16:00 AM

Well I share your affliction Harry :) you made me a laugh with this one ;) enjoyed your wit!! love wilma

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/12/2011 10:57:00 AM

You gave me quite a laugh, Harry. But I'm sure you did well in english class. It shows in your writing. Enjoyed your witty entry and wish you success in the "affliction" contest! Love, Carolyn

Jack Horne

Date: 12/12/2011 7:58:00 AM

Witty write. I'm glad you enjoy writing poetry, despite your experiences at school, Harry.

Gwendolen Song

Date: 12/12/2011 7:54:00 AM

Thank goodness there is such a thing as spell check for poet's like you and I, Harry. This is a fun yet revealing write..we are both on the same page. Gwendolen

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/12/2011 6:38:00 AM

Gosh I suffer from the same one, what comfort you give me I am not alone. Love the ryhme x

Sarah Seraphin

Date: 12/12/2011 6:23:00 AM

* "HAHAHAHAH * VERY KOOL * MADE ME THINK OF JOHN TRAVOLTA, OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN & THE MOVIE GREASE * THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY DEAR SWEET LOVELY HARRY * VERY KIND * HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU * MY LUV ALWAYS * SARAH." *