Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

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Computer Glitch

My first spreadsheet went without a hitch
I'm delighted with everything I’d achieved,
but my new computer develops a glitch -
I'm distraught and feel very aggrieved!

My spreadsheet file has just disappeared,
my hubby Peter hears my loud scream
A fatal system error is worse than I feared -
is this the end of my ‘excel’lent scheme?

I ask my hubby what can he do
as I recount my terrible tale;
I cuss until the air turns blue
pounding all keys, but to no avail

He sits me down with a cup of tea,
and Valium to help me calm down;
but sadly all my hubby can see
the ‘screen of death’ in orangey brown

It‘s then I admit what the file was for -
a kcal counter to help us lose weight,
so I’m heading off to the candy store;
my spreadsheet glitch, I'll put down to fate!

Itch, witch, glitch or twitch Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Nina Parmenter

10/21/19

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Ann Foster October 27, 2019 at 4:03 PM We all have it happen, again and again, if we are not forgetful, or worse yet, when we are forgetful... lol... Great write. Ann Jan Allison October 27, 2019 at 7:00 PM thanks Ann:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie October 24, 2019 at 7:10 PM G'day Jan … a back up Jan. Don't trust a computer. New computers have driven me nuts. Like with you; a block of dark chocolate fixes all - thanks Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison October 27, 2019 at 7:00 PM oh yes if hubby wasnt available I'd head for the block of chock:-) hugs Jan x

Ronald D Thompson October 22, 2019 at 5:13 PM Brilliant Jan. Wasn't expecting the ending. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Best wishes..Ron x Jan Allison October 23, 2019 at 5:25 PM thanks Ronald:-) hugs Jan xx

Regina Mcintosh October 21, 2019 at 8:43 PM I know that feeling... to loose all your work. Blessings for the contest and your win. Love ya, Gina Jan Allison October 22, 2019 at 11:59 AM Thanks Gina. I back all mine up and save my poems on word too:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta October 21, 2019 at 6:22 PM For something that never happened to you, you did a masterful job of reporting how it affects others! Well done! Aloha! Rico (the validation code is 38D; is that you????) Aloha! Rico Jan Allison October 21, 2019 at 6:30 PM lol Rico and no of course I'm just dd lol :-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green October 21, 2019 at 2:38 PM Ha, I usually go for a beer when that happens to me. :) This was fun Jan. Jan Allison October 21, 2019 at 2:44 PM Lol Chris thankfully its never happened and I'd settle for tea as I rarely drink alcohol and have never had Valium , I'm not sure I have the meter right for Nina but it was a fun challenge:-) hugs jan xx