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Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be

Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be Oh dear, what can the matter be; I hate this dreaded technology. This morning my computer was dead; had I known, I could have stayed in bed. They tell me that the hard drive has crashed; I can’t work today, my day is trashed. Oh dear, what can the matter be; I hate this dreaded technology. Last week my smart phone didn’t work as designed; my text’s went to my son’s phone, how unkind. They say it’s the result of Family Share, but if you don’t want to share, better beware. Oh dear, what can the matter be; I hate this dreaded technology; I fear it will be the death of me! January 30, 2018 Contest: Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be Sponsor: Barry Stebbings

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Emilia James

Date: 8/16/2021 7:05:00 AM

I definitely relate to this John lol. Technology is not my thing and my second poem I wrote is about one of my struggles with it. Fun read and enjoyed. Hugs, Emilia : )

Emilia James
Date: 8/17/2021 2:57:00 AM

Toe is still very sore but the bruise has nearly gone. It still looks like a mini fat sausage though lol. Thank you for asking John. Hugs Emilia : )

John Gondolf
Date: 8/16/2021 7:56:00 AM

Thanks, Emilia, unfortunately this actually happened at my busiest time of the year at work. Technology is great when everything works but frustrating as hell when it doesn't. Hope your toe has healed. Hugs, John

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/22/2018 9:45:00 AM

John, I can identify so much with your tech complaints! Well-written and witty! Congrats on your podium win. Sandra :)

John Gondolf
Date: 2/22/2018 11:37:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sandra, I appreciate it. John

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/17/2018 1:13:00 PM

Hi John, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on 3rd place win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

John Gondolf
Date: 2/17/2018 2:09:00 PM

Thank you so much, Alexis, I appreciate it. John

Charlie Smith

Date: 2/17/2018 10:39:00 AM

It's gonna be the end of us all, congratulations John...

John Gondolf
Date: 2/17/2018 2:09:00 PM

Thanks, Charlie, appreciate it.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/16/2018 11:38:00 PM

Congratulations on your win John!

John Gondolf
Date: 2/17/2018 5:48:00 AM

Thank you, Eve.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/16/2018 6:12:00 PM

Well deserved John Congratulations Tom

John Gondolf
Date: 2/17/2018 5:46:00 AM

Thanks so much, Tom, I appreciate it.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/16/2018 3:56:00 PM

Hah! You've really nailed the matter, at least as far as I'm concerned. It seems that all this tech is something we can neither live with nor live without. Grrrrrrin and Bear it, I guess. Congratulations on your well-deserved trophy. May there be many more headed your way. Best regards, Gershon

John Gondolf
Date: 2/16/2018 3:59:00 PM

Thanks, Gershon, you are so right. Before I had a cell phone I never needed one, but now that I do, I couldn't survive without it. John

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/16/2018 8:46:00 AM

I can so relate, John. This poem hit it home for me. This smart technology is making us feel so dumb. Congrats on your well deserved win.

John Gondolf
Date: 2/16/2018 9:46:00 AM

Thanks, Line, much appreciated. John

Barry Stebbings

Date: 2/16/2018 7:58:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, John, A common problem. // Barry

John Gondolf
Date: 2/16/2018 9:02:00 AM

Thank you, Barry, and thanks for hosting the contest. John

Silent One

Date: 2/2/2018 6:38:00 AM

Excellent choice for the contest John, I think many of us suffer from techo issues..

John Gondolf
Date: 2/2/2018 8:07:00 AM

Thanks, SO, technology is great when it works but can be very frustrating at times. John

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 2/1/2018 8:24:00 PM

Can definitely relate to this humorous write John; the technology is supposed to make life easier for us but its actually a little more frustrating! Great one for the contest and good luck in it!~Che :)

John Gondolf
Date: 2/2/2018 8:03:00 AM

Thanks fo your comments, Cheryl. This is so true, technology is great as long as it works the way it is supposed to.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/31/2018 1:26:00 AM

i love how you did this. Now I think I might be able to write one too, a bit along these lines. haha. hope I can, anyway.

John Gondolf
Date: 1/31/2018 8:33:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea, and I'm sure you will out do me once again. ;) John

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/30/2018 9:20:00 PM

Hi John, I think well all can relate to this well written write.Technology can be so frustrating at times. I'm still learning how to use it. I think I'm still somewhat in the "stone age" when it comes to technology. Good write for the contest theme. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

John Gondolf
Date: 1/31/2018 4:59:00 AM

Alexis, yes technology can be very frustrating at times. Thank you for your comments and visit. John

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/30/2018 8:33:00 PM

I know your day must have been frustrating so for that I apologize, but the bright side is that it spurred this wonderful poem. I share your sentiments on technology, John. I so hate technology unless I use it for chat and writing and even then, I sometimes take breaks for days at a time. Is an alarm clock considered technology? I bought a new one six months ago and still haven't figured out how to set the alarm so guess what? I use my cell phone! Good luck in the contest, Dear.

John Gondolf
Date: 1/31/2018 4:38:00 AM

Thank you, Rhoda, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/30/2018 5:36:00 PM

Excellent John! I can relate to this. I get frustrated with all the technology. I enjoyed this :)

John Gondolf
Date: 1/30/2018 5:40:00 PM

Thank you so much, Heidi, I appreciate your comments and support. John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/30/2018 1:38:00 PM

Great piece John, and how true of technology today, great when it's working, but when it doesn't grrrrr. My comp has nearly gone out the window on many an occasion. Bring back paper and ink I say. Good luck in the contest. Regards Tom.

John Gondolf
Date: 1/30/2018 1:41:00 PM

Thanks, Tom. Before we had computers we got along just fine but now that we have them it seems that we can't live without them. John

Jan Allison

Date: 1/30/2018 12:13:00 PM

lol I think its a poem I can relate to so much as I'm a technological dinosaur:-) hugs Jan xx

John Gondolf
Date: 1/30/2018 12:17:00 PM

Thanks, Jan, me to! This is a true story, that's why I'm writing poems instead of working; oh well, that's what I'd rather be doing anyway. John