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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

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2019

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Ann Foster Date: 10/27/2019 4:03:00 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 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/27/2019 7:00:00 PM thanks Ann:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie Date: 10/24/2019 7:10:00 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 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/27/2019 7:00:00 PM oh yes if hubby wasnt available I'd head for the block of chock:-) hugs Jan x

Ronald D Thompson Date: 10/22/2019 5:13:00 PM Brilliant Jan. Wasn't expecting the ending. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Best wishes..Ron x Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/23/2019 5:25:00 PM thanks Ronald:-) hugs Jan xx

Regina Mcintosh Date: 10/21/2019 8:43:00 PM I know that feeling... to loose all your work. Blessings for the contest and your win. Love ya, Gina Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/22/2019 11:59:00 AM Thanks Gina. I back all mine up and save my poems on word too:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta Date: 10/21/2019 6:22:00 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 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/21/2019 6:30:00 PM lol Rico and no of course I'm just dd lol :-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green Date: 10/21/2019 2:38:00 PM Ha, I usually go for a beer when that happens to me. :) This was fun Jan. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/21/2019 2:44:00 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