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I attempt to sing a song hubby covers his ears says I sound like a cat in pain so I’ll never attempt karaoke though I was once head chorister in a choir! Ring My Bell Poetry Contest Sponsored by John Anderson 06/30/21

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Emilia James

Date: 8/4/2021 7:00:00 AM

My cat sings better than me, maybe we should form a group and call ourselves Catnip or something, with todays music sounds I'm sure we will be a hit lol, Emilia

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/9/2021 12:53:00 PM

- Sing ... I'm listening, Jan :) - A fun poem :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/9/2021 8:35:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a cute write and picture. Enjoy your win with blessings.................

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/8/2021 11:30:00 PM

Ha ha, that photo is cute and so is your poem, congratulations, Jan:)

Eve Roper

Date: 7/8/2021 4:46:00 PM

Great verse, Jan, your humor reigns. Congratulations on your second place win. Hugs Eve

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/8/2021 8:53:00 AM

Jan, singing out congratulations for your win! Nice going!

Beata Agustin

Date: 7/8/2021 1:36:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this (and the photo), making me smile... God bless you.

Marilene Evans

Date: 7/7/2021 9:31:00 PM

Cute! Congratulations.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/7/2021 9:00:00 PM

Coming back to congratulate you. Congratulaions!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/4/2021 12:48:00 AM

haha so funny, I wish a few others would lose their voices!!!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/3/2021 12:24:00 PM

Fuuny you should say that, my hubby also tells me the same Jan but i ignore it, especially when we are going on holiday and are in the car for 6 or 7 hours (distances are major in SA) and I hear golden oldies, nothing stops me, i have almost lost my voice on more than one occasion by the time we arrive at our destination. Good luck in the contest. Blessings, Jennifer..

Constance La France

Date: 7/1/2021 3:39:00 PM

Jan, of course I love the image of the cats singing, and I really like your poem too, I cannot sing either, my Snuggles Kitty sings to me but she has a sweet little voice and she talks too, a real chatter box, a FAV ~ love and serenity _Constance

Rico Leffanta

Date: 7/1/2021 11:56:00 AM

Your hubby must be reading Wayne? My late wife had a wonderful voice, but always sang softly to herself because her father was an exceptional tenor who always made fun of her singing . . . . .

Mike Gentile

Date: 7/1/2021 11:31:00 AM

Love your bell Jan! You can't be that bad right>> Good luck and happy Thursday xxoo

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/1/2021 6:28:00 AM

Definitely why choirs have waned in popularity. So your husband has confirmed:) Love it! Great read.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/1/2021 12:56:00 AM

Sometimes its hard to accept that we're over the hill lol. Love the shape Jan, hope mouth is ok now. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 7/1/2021 1:03:00 AM

lol thanks for the vote of no confidence lol:-) yeah mouth healing and sickness stopped, been a challenging 3 days:-( hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/30/2021 11:17:00 PM

Poor Jan. Voices can change with time alas. Hugs. xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 7/1/2021 1:03:00 AM

Thanks Victor, i can't hit the high notes like i used to in the church choir lol:-) hugs jan xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/30/2021 8:27:00 PM

Oh so you are 'multi-talented' must get you in front of 'simon cowell' tell hubby. great poem, also love the shape.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/1/2021 1:02:00 AM

ha ha ha, a bit tongue in cheek he puts up with my warblings lol:-) hugs jan xx

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/30/2021 8:20:00 PM

This rings really like a bell and sings. It has a beautiful shape as well. Best wishes.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/1/2021 1:02:00 AM

Thanks Christuraj:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/30/2021 8:13:00 PM

This story poem sings like a bell Jan! Keep singing my friend! I truly believe everyone can sing. Best wishes for the contest. This one rings like a winner. Hugs...:D

Sam Kauffman
Date: 7/1/2021 12:20:00 PM

So glad this is fictional. But, it is witty in your wonderful witty style! Time to go sing in the shower - great acoustics! Hugs and a song for you!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/1/2021 1:00:00 AM

Pretty much fictional. i needed to write something witty xx lol-) hugs jan xx

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 6/30/2021 7:12:00 PM

I had a good singing voice is a preteen. Then puberty set in and my career as an "angelic" singer was ruined. / Maurice

Jan Allison
Date: 7/1/2021 12:59:00 AM

It is pretty much tongue in cheek as i used to be head choirister, after a difficult 3 days i needed to write a bit of humour:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/30/2021 5:25:00 PM

I say, sing as the heart and soul rejoices. Any except me, as I sound like a frog in a bucket when I try to sing. For me - a cat in pain sound would be an improvement.. Go for it if the mood strikes ya.. Fine poem, good luck in the contest.. God bless...

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 5:32:00 PM

lol your comment made me smile Robert:-) its a somewhat tongue in cheek poem i just needed a smile its been a challenging 3 days, hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood

Date: 6/30/2021 3:59:00 PM

I sing all the time... I’m sure I sound like a lion with a nail in its foot, but hey, the neighbours don’t have to listen. So, sing on Jan... it’s a great way to check the rhythm of a poem (but not foolproof). Good luck in contest. Terry

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 4:35:00 PM

I adore listening to stuff like the beatles and Abba they wrote superb rhythm and rhyme:-) hugs Jan xx

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/30/2021 3:54:00 PM

Hey, I say go for it. Sing your heart out. One man's pain is another man's pleasure.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 4:34:00 PM

lol, bit tongue in cheek he puts up with me singing lol:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/30/2021 1:51:00 PM

ha! i say sing on, jan! tell your hubby to go into another room if he doesn't like it! good luck in the contest...

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 2:02:00 PM

It's actually fictional lol, I have never done karaoke but I was head chorister in the church choir, just wanted to have a bit of fun in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx