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Ode To a Printer

For my outstanding printer, an ode to you
(for days, you've spoken not a word.
No heaves, or thuds, or reluctant clues
you sit silently, and I'm feeling awkward)
to my faithful friend,         
             this honor long overdue.

Each time I called, you answered cheerfully.
Spent hours together, I'd feed, you'd shrug,
(but now I gaze on your silence fearfully:
I'm terribly afraid you have captured a bug.
Please open your eyes,
              sing offkey again.)

I want the world to know, and of course you,
I honor you as an exceptional MOST!
When things were bad and coming askew
you helped me through. Without you, I'm toast!
(Please wake up soon, 
             I'm begging you.)

February 27, 2023
For Jeff Keyser's "Write an Ode Poetry Contest"

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/15/2023 8:14:00 AM

Very entertaining and creative, Ann! CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Ann Peck
Date: 4/20/2023 9:36:00 AM

Thanks, Janice! If you can't trust your printer, what CAN you trust! :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/10/2023 10:54:00 AM

I think they make them to break as soon as the warranty has expired. Love your poem Ann. Congratulations for you well deserved place in Jeff's contest.

Ann Peck
Date: 4/20/2023 9:27:00 AM

Oh, definitely, Wendy! It's a plot!

Hat Bueckert

Date: 3/8/2023 8:11:00 PM

This is oh so familiar, I have the loudest printer in the world at work that no longer works but I swear every so often still randomly makes the loudest sound for no reason, hope yours wakes up soon! Congrats Ann!

Ann Peck
Date: 4/20/2023 9:29:00 AM

Ha! That's funny, Hat! It doesn't want you to USE it, but it doesn't want you to LOSE it!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/8/2023 7:15:00 PM

This really gave me a chuckle. Why is it that printers are so cranky!? Congratulations! :)

Ann Peck
Date: 4/20/2023 9:30:00 AM

I don't know, but I think they have a good laugh when we're asleep. :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/1/2023 4:49:00 PM

Oh the things we take for granted, we haven't used our printer in a long while, and I actually do miss the hum and buzz of the printing, here's hoping yours awakens soon~

Ann Peck
Date: 4/20/2023 9:34:00 AM

As Daniel commented, it sure beats the mimeograph!

Suzanne Clear

Date: 3/1/2023 9:44:00 AM

Anne, only you could imagine an ode to a printer! So clever and a duplicate of our own experiences at the same time. I should learn not to be surprised by you! suzanne

Ann Peck
Date: 3/8/2023 1:39:00 PM

Thanks, Suzanne! Printer still doesn't work...

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/28/2023 2:14:00 AM

Very original. Best for a win.

Ann Peck
Date: 3/3/2023 10:31:00 AM

Thanks, Victor!

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/27/2023 5:00:00 PM

This was a fun read, Ann. Can you imagine what life was like before printers? Are you that old? They used to do in by hand with a mimeograph machine when I was a kid.

Ann Peck
Date: 2/28/2023 10:06:00 AM

Yeah, me too, Daniel! I don't think I fit in this world. :)