Damn Solar Flares

Damn solar flares made me freak out
Swallowed my gum and made me choke
Up the proverbial creek without a paddle
Think I soiled my jockeys, no joke

Envisioned I was going to lose all my data
Doomsday was hanging over my head
My sweetie hid the crow bars and hammers
Feared I'd bash my head until dead

Turned out to be not quite that serious
Lost the Internet for just a couple of hours
Happened when I was having some fun
Curled up in the corner and cowered

But I'm okay now, thank you for asking
Though I'll probably never be quite the same
Now I back up every twenty-three seconds
Modern technology's a scary game

©Jack Ellison 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 9/7/2017 11:23:00 PM
Such a funny poem! I know the feeling, that's for sure. Technology is ever growing, quite exciting! Can be overwhelming and scary for some. Always, Laura
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Date: 9/8/2017 6:38:00 AM
Wonder where this is all leading... methinks perhaps a less passionate world! Hope I'm wrong! However, guys like us will still be around! Huggsies! xxx
Date: 8/30/2012 11:12:00 AM
The heat over whelms us before we cool down. Then we always end up feeling just like a clown. Twenty-three seconds and the world goes to hell. I'd like to be an auctioneer and sell, sell, sell. The interwaves of modern days can make your blood just boil. But better that than ending up 6 ft down in the soil. :) Have a day. :)
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Date: 8/30/2012 11:28:00 AM
Hahaha love your very poetic comments, my friend! Got a huge kick out of them... pleased you came around, Jack
Date: 8/29/2012 6:44:00 PM
lol... ;0) Funny... Hugs - Laila
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Date: 8/29/2012 7:17:00 PM
LOL! Glad it gave you a giggle, Laila! Love and big huggeroonies, Jack xxxxxx
Date: 8/29/2012 10:30:00 AM
Enjoyed this work-very funny- glad your better. PS: They do sell adult dippersnow days- check them out! LOL!!!!!
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Date: 8/29/2012 10:38:00 AM
Glad to provide the chuckles this morning! And thanks for the suggestion for the adult diapers! Will check them out! LOL Cheers mate! Jack
Date: 8/29/2012 9:48:00 AM
don't go over board!! funny work and I love the funny!! life is too serious....gotta laugh through it!!
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Date: 8/29/2012 10:09:00 AM
Stay tuned Doris, if you like funny! That's mostly what I write... I love to laugh! LOL Love and hugs, Jack xxxxx
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