Repetition, Repetition, Repetition

I can’t always remember what I said So maybe these may be words you’ve already read But once I get a line in my head I can’t always remember what I’ve just said I like to try and entertain with my humour Brits have no talent – well that’s just a rumour But once I get a poem in my head I can’t always remember what I’ve just read Have I told you this line before I may be repeating – sorry I’m a bore But once I get a thought in my head I can’t always remember what I’ve just said My dear old mum she has dementia* She’s repeats herself or loses her dentures Sadly once she gets a thought in her head She can’t remember what she’s just said. 26th April 2014 Written for ‘Irritate Me’ Contest Sponsored by Charlotte Puddifoot *Mum's dementia/memory issues aren't too bad at the moment this bit is poetic licence, but sadly over time she is getting worse
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Date: 4/27/2014 9:42:00 PM
Great great great poem, even if its sad all that inflicts us with pain! I wish your mum well!
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/28/2014 12:56:00 AM
Thanks Arthur - there was 'poetic licence' used here but if i could turn back time and have her as she once was it would be the greatest thing in the world Hugs Jan x
Date: 4/27/2014 6:07:00 PM
Wonderful Jan... Perfect tagged for the contest... Verlena
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/28/2014 12:55:00 AM
Thanks Verlena. Hugs Jan xx
Date: 4/27/2014 8:18:00 AM
Seems Roy was duly impressed as am I !!! Sure can relate to this one dear Jan! LOL Love from a real old geezer! XOXOX
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/27/2014 8:24:00 AM
Roys comments made me LOL. thanks for dropping by Hugs Jan xxx
Date: 4/27/2014 5:49:00 AM
brilliant, very witty! cheers, Alex
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/27/2014 6:55:00 AM
Thanks for dropping by with a lovely comment Alex. Hugs Jan xx
Date: 4/26/2014 7:53:00 PM
Dear Jan: This is a witty and yet profound work you have written here. Nice job. All the best then. Leon
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/27/2014 12:01:00 AM
Thanks for the lovely comment Leon. Hugs Jan x
Date: 4/26/2014 6:43:00 PM
Well done Jan...Very Humorous Tim
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2014 6:54:00 PM
Thanks Tim. Hugs Jan xxx
Date: 4/26/2014 6:13:00 PM
Very humorous, Jan! Cheers, Roy
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2014 6:21:00 PM
LOL Roy
Date: 4/26/2014 6:13:00 PM
Very humorous, Jan! Cheers, Roy
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2014 6:20:00 PM
Lol Roy
Date: 4/26/2014 6:13:00 PM
Very humorous, Jan! Cheers, Roy
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2014 6:55:00 PM
Roy you have truly made my day with YOUR humour. Hugs Jan xx
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Tim Smith
Date: 4/26/2014 6:42:00 PM
Brilliant Roy
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2014 6:25:00 PM
I have a feeling I may have read this comment before Roy! Lol Hugs Jan
Date: 4/26/2014 3:54:00 PM
haha if funny cuz its true. i see how sometimes i do that same things. :) great poem, good luck in the contest!!
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2014 3:56:00 PM
Thanks Casarah! Hugs Jan xx
Date: 4/26/2014 2:33:00 PM
I enjoyed your silly poem..or did I just say that.lol. What fun! BG
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Date: 4/26/2014 2:36:00 PM
Hi Barbara can you refresh my mind - which poem are you talking about I've posted 3 today :-)l I wish I could turn the time back and have mum as she was before her fall so whilst there is humour in the write it is also tinged with sadness. hugs Jan x
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