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Bad Karaoke - Grook

Encouraged by the masses is mediocrity, like when someone at a bar sings bad karaoke. As they belt out notes off key, we might give guffaws. Drunken with good will, though, we offer up applause. Written Feb. 14, 2016 for the Grook Contest of Silent One
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Arnone Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 1:41 PM
Every day is a learning experience. I now grok the grook! :-)
K. Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 10:53 AM
I'm sorry since I'm not really reading your poems right now, stuff keep going over my head so I can't comment properly and ust ramble (what's new eh?) sorry. I hope I can read your poems more properly soon and comment properly as well but just wanted to send you warm hugs and let you know I'm still alive (and being such a procrastinator) heaven help me.
K. Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 10:52 AM
Ugggh, karaoke. And bad karaoke at that. or should I say bad videoke. Ugggh. It's crazy when people nearby go on and on til wee hours of the morning. Crazy! And do you know that people over here actually do get killed over badly sung karaoke songs? "My Way" is one song that's a huge hit (and killer), sorry I go on and on here. I owe you email BIG time. I'm so sorry sweetie. Feb's almost over and march is gonna swamp me. Gulp. Big gulp. Catch up soon and thank you for passing by my write. contd
Tagore Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 10:10 PM
Hello dear Andrea! Superb observation... Do you do that too? ... LOL! just kidding, much love and Hugs, Bobby
Martin Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 1:13 PM
Well, hmm enjoyed this, Andrea--no fan of karaoke!
Callus Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 7:34 AM
Karaoke is the moment of fame for some; shy ones with an extra drink inside them realize that 'they've got it'...give them a round of applause! Applause to you too Andrea...congratulations:) // paul
A. Sharma Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 11:17 PM
Congrats on ur superb winning write Andrea.
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 10:38 PM
Boy isn't this spot on Andrea! I am not familiar with this form. G L in the contest.
A   Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 9:50 AM
Andrea, Congrats on your Grook win. XOX ~LINDA~
Onclaud Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 8:39 AM
i like how you did this , andie.. sing on to get an applause.. big congrats on your shining win!..huggs
Kimathi Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 2:11 AM
Hahahaha. A wonderful grook..... Congrats Andrea!!! ;-)
Gentry Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 2:03 AM
Congratulations!
Jameson Avatar
February 16, 2016 at 6:34 PM
my record of never having been on a karaoke stage is detailed in this write! nice job Andrea on your placement in the show.
Allison Avatar
February 16, 2016 at 5:57 PM
made me smile Andrea congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Hicks Avatar
February 16, 2016 at 5:21 PM
Congratulations on your high placement in the contest, Andrea! I wasn't sure who was writing which, but now that I find that it's you, it's very fitting! You've captured the mood of the karaoke scene, to a tee ... everything sounds better when you've had one too many ;)
Scars Avatar
February 16, 2016 at 4:48 PM
Andrea...congrats on your placement in the contest!! -luloo *smiles*
Canerdy Avatar
February 16, 2016 at 9:36 AM
Excellent, Andrea--clever in its truth! Janice
Thirtyseven Avatar
February 16, 2016 at 6:07 AM
The first Grook that I've ever read. Are the rest this good? Fantastic first rhyme, to a nice tight poem. A most amusing read.
Neels Avatar
February 16, 2016 at 5:41 AM
Hehe, this is so true Andrea.. You described it so aptly. :) all the best for the contest
Jones Avatar
February 15, 2016 at 8:56 PM
Hey Andrea....totally awesome
Kendrick Avatar
February 15, 2016 at 5:40 PM
Reads like a winner..Sometimes we have to hear a lot of bad music before we hear any good music..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Godwin Avatar
February 15, 2016 at 10:14 AM
Love it! Absolutely. I'd never heard of Grook until this contest and wonder if you've written many - you certainly 'nailed' the criteria. I hope you are having a fun and fulfilling day off ... CayCay
Seal Avatar
February 15, 2016 at 9:39 AM
Petal, you could be talking about me here lol. Take care, Richard
Dietrich Avatar
February 15, 2016 at 9:43 AM
and also it can be about me!
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