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March 30, 2026

For the Grook contest by Suzette Richards

I Should Have Read Instructions


Sobbing: my paycheck is now gone!
grabbed by disposal, (see Page One)
Instructions neglected by fools
supersede most survival tools
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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April 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Congratulations, Ann, on your third place win with this relatable grook. The final couplet—with its aphoristic snap—is a universal jab, phrased with wit. It distils a truth about human folly and misplaced priorities in its sideways moral.
Peck Avatar
June 2, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Thank you so much, Suzette! It was a fun contest!
Roper Avatar
April 21, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Cute verse,Ann. Enjoyed reading. Congratulations on your win.
Peck Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Thanks for your comments, Eve!
Elias Avatar
April 21, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Congratulations! This was truly clever!
Peck Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Thanks, Angela. In truth, I seldom read them :)
M  Avatar
April 18, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Instructions what are they hehe! Fun write Ann….Debx
Peck Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 11:53 AM
I think they're packaging paper...right?
Vaso Avatar
March 31, 2026 at 2:26 AM
You made me smile!
Peck Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Thanks, Arthur. I'm glad. :)
Goldsmith Avatar
March 30, 2026 at 9:49 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "I Should Have Read Instructions" write. It does help to read first but most do Not. "Good Luck" Have a Beautiful/Blessed ~ Easter/Spring writing away.............
Peck Avatar
March 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Thank you, Paula. My husband would read instructions and then not follow them!
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