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I never learned to ride a horse Or parasail or dive. I never learned the trick involved In keeping plants alive. I never learned to knit or paint Or tie a scarf or juggle And calculating time zones Always seems to be a struggle. I never learned to hook a bra With fasteners behind me. For annual exams I need Somebody to remind me. I never learned to ski or ice skate; Neither is a crime. Yet somehow in my life at least I learned the joy of rhyme.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 3/10/2019 1:45:00 PM
Hello Ilene, I know how to hook a bra behind me, no problem with that.The rest i struggle with. Oh.. well! Have a nice day my friend.
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Date: 3/2/2019 5:46:00 PM
And you've taught it to us so well.
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Date: 2/6/2019 12:25:00 PM
It's because of your love of rhyme, Ilene, that we love what you write! And not anyone can do it as well as you do. I will never be a famous poet. No matter, I'm a satisfied one and found something I truly enjoy. Not everyone can boast of that. / M
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Date: 2/4/2019 10:28:00 PM
Aw, this is precious! An absolute instant FAVE for me. Perfect, ILene! :) gw
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Date: 2/4/2019 6:40:00 PM
I never learned a lot of things, and many I learned I forgot! Loved your poem.
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Date: 2/4/2019 6:32:00 PM
I love it! I’ve learned things I’ve left behind.
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Date: 2/4/2019 6:09:00 PM
I too have finally learned the joy of rhyme I can do my bra up and can keep my orchids flowering but as for the other things I am in the same boat as you and I can't of them either:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 2/4/2019 5:50:00 PM
WELL done! I could never undo a bra that I was facing, but now I know I can at least rhyme! Mahalo nui loa! Rico
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Jan Allison
Date: 2/4/2019 6:07:00 PM
ha ha ha love that comment Rico!:-) hugs Jan xx

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