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Over recent months I’ve had trouble with my hearing… Misinterpreting what is being said isn’t so endearing Take a step back and think of all the things you would miss if you couldn’t hear at all The list is endless but here are a few I came up with The cry of a newborn baby and your child’s first words The symphony of the dawn chorus Music and speech on the radio or TV Phone conversations or chatting with friends Going to the theatre or to a concert The door bell or alarm clock ringing And of course there are those three little words we love to hear … ‘IS DINNER READY ?’ OOPS I MEAN I LOVE YOU I took the plunge and saw a specialist and have been fitted with a hearing aid Wow what a difference it has made I can hear perfectly now From the squeak of a mouse to the moo of a cow And the best bit of all… If someone is mouthy and starts to scoff I can quickly turn my hearing aid off!!! 10~06~16 N B I have to approach what has been and what is going on in my life with humour it is just the way I cope with what life throws my way

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Tim Ryerson

Date: 10/8/2016 4:21:00 AM

I have the same problem Jan and you have approached yours with your usual optimism and sense of humor (LOVE those last few lines!)... I suppose mine is partly age and being in the commercial printing business my whole career...For years they had no ear protection and when it WAS finally supplied I never wore them. When something goes wrong while a press is running top speed, you HEAR it first and yes, I will be visiting the ear doctor soon...Thanks for posting this and well done! - Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 10/8/2016 7:05:00 AM

I tried to make people think what it is like to lose one of your senses - we take them for granted until they are gone. This is about me and my recent experience - and the audiologist asked me to write about it as I told him about my poetry. I approach these subjects with humour as it is my coping mechanism - if you read 'my poor aching bristol cities' that is about my recent mammogram :-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/7/2016 1:55:00 PM

- Even though life is hard sometimes, humor is like fresh breath :) - We need color in our life, Jan - Hearing Aid is a great invention - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2016 1:58:00 PM

Definitely Anne Lise - and in my poem I am trying to get people to think what they could be missing out on if they lose this particular sense or any of their senses to be honest.:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner

Date: 10/7/2016 8:52:00 AM

I think it's wonderful that you can hear clearly again, Jan. There is no shame in that! My dad wore a hearing aid for years. Living with a disability is simply part of life as none are perfect. Very humorous and inspirational write Jan. Bully for you!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2016 9:09:00 AM

Thanks Daniel - I try to approach things from a humourous angle - it is my coping mechanism I guess - Its not until you begin to lose one of your senses do you truly appreciate what you are missing. My mum is going blind with macular degeneration and also has hearing issues - its really heartbreaking to see how frustrated she gets:-( hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/7/2016 8:37:00 AM

Hi Jan, Your out look on life is amazing! I know loosing something as precious as the ability to hear is difficult. However your attitude will get you through the hard times. The picture was hilarious. Ha Ha Ha. :-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2016 8:49:00 AM

I get through with humour Alexis - we take things for granted and it isn't until you lose one of your senses do you appreciate what you had. I have one good ear and a hearing aid in the other lol:-) I couldn't resist the pic hee hee you know me:-) hugs jan xx

Darren White

Date: 10/7/2016 5:28:00 AM

Jan, I am making fun of my wheelchair and other antics and stuff (like my Aspergers, stuttering and Tourette). Humour is one of the best ways to cope with things thrown your way. Love this one :-)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2016 5:38:00 AM

Thanks for understanding Darren - I know your situation and how you deal with life and I agree humour is the way to get through. I deal with issues in life with humour I will mail you with one I did about a funeral and also my dad's funeral.:-) hugs Jan xx

White Wolf

Date: 10/7/2016 12:36:00 AM

Imagine not being able to hear MUSIC!!! No way. Great poem Jan. Loved the pic up top, or should I say, top heavy, /|\

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2016 2:16:00 AM

Not hearing music ... I would also find that so difficult Rick and I couldn't resist that pic lol:-( hugs jan xx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/6/2016 10:01:00 PM

Oh sweetie....I wonder if i need to see a specialist. Either my students are mumbling and not articulating themselves well...or I've got hearing problem. I'm glad humor came in handy for you. Oh Jan....the pic. Does that apply in your case as well! ;)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2016 2:14:00 AM

The pic doesn't apply to me - gravity has taken its course lol lol - oh I have to laugh at these things. Just have a hearing test Eileen - we have them available at the opticians now - I only had to see a specialist because of other symptoms I was experiencing:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 10/6/2016 9:07:00 PM

So-so right the loss of any of the senses is a hindrance good that it makes a difference. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2016 2:10:00 AM

That is exactly what I was trying to get over in my poem Eve - mum is going blind and deaf and the impact on her life is enormous and it is heartbreaking to see her struggle:-( hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/6/2016 8:22:00 PM

Jan, this is really good work. I think you were so well inspired. A FAVE

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2016 2:08:00 AM

Many thanks Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/6/2016 8:21:00 PM

haha, first I will comment to the picture. That hearing aid actually resembles an earring compared to the boobs size! Now let me see the poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2016 2:07:00 AM

I couldn't resist the pic Andrea - and I have to approach these things with humour like I did with my recent mammogram although I appreciate these topics are of a serious nature.:-)hugs Jan xx

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 10/6/2016 8:04:00 PM

Easily I turn a deaf ear//Both list'ners are shot it appears//But when filled with those bugs//(those electronic plugs)//Those amplified farts seem so near!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/7/2016 2:05:00 AM

ha ha ha John and oh it is SO SO good to see you back:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 10/6/2016 6:49:00 PM

Jan, thanks for pointing out my error in the Bach limerick. Fixed. Yes, Bach was prolific in having chilldren. One wonders when he had time to write music? If I had to chose losing my eyesight or hearing, I'd lose my hearing. Thanks for stopping. / M

Jan Allison
Date: 10/6/2016 7:04:00 PM

It would be such a hard choice Maurice - my mum has hearing issues and also macular degeneration and is almost blind - the frustration she feels at not being able to do things she loved is quite heartbreaking to see :-( hugs Jan xx