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Should'A Read the Fine Print


Should'a Read The Fine Print


I am intrigued by all computer tasks,
and competent and skilled in every scheme
from word process and graphic arts design,
to spreadsheets, database and all between.

But, I became too confident last week
when I downloaded upgrades that were bad
for programs that I use...I acted quick...
and what a sad computer crash I had!

You see, the upgrade versions were not right;
computer froze with dreaded screen of blue!
Technician came and, for a hefty price,
it was repaired and set to go as new.

The moral is, I thought I knew it all
and cut some corners...shortened up the stint.
I learned a lesson I will not forget...
I really should'a read that dang fine print!


Sandra M. Haight

~10th Place~ Premiere Congest
Contest: I Really Should'a Read the Fine Print
Sponsor: John Lawless
Iambic Meter: 10 syllables and 5 feet per line
Judged: 04/28/2016

True story - This happened April 2, 2016, and I got my computer back a week later.
Thank goodness I had all my documents and important files backed up on an
external hard drive (done every day) whereby I hooked it up to an older computer and could proceed with my work - especially for Poetry Soup!!
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May 1, 2016 at 5:37 PM
Sandra,Congratulations on your win... Linda .
Murray Avatar
April 30, 2016 at 8:54 AM
That fine print has taught many a hard lesson Sandra. Well done.
May Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 11:55 AM
Congrats on a fine win Sandra
Haight Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 2:55 PM
Thank you, Joseph! Sandra
Allison Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 7:10 AM
dropping back with my congrats Sandra :-) hugs Jan xx
Haight Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 2:55 PM
Thank you so much, Jan. Hugs, Sandra
Davey Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 12:17 AM
Congratulations on your placement with such a deserving write Sandra!!!
Haight Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 2:55 PM
Thank you very much, Brian! Sandra
Lawless Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 9:09 PM
Oh, Sandra, my daughter kept telling me "don't worry Dad, you can't break it" Well, as you have explained in this poem...we CAN break it. Thanks for entering the contest.
Haight Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 2:54 PM
Yes, I learned that too, John! Thanks for a great contest and I appreciate my placement on your winner's list! Sandra
Scars Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 2:04 PM
Sandra, congrats on your placement in the contest! :)-luloo
Haight Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 2:54 PM
Thank you, Luloo! Hugs, Sandra
Sathasivam Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 7:28 AM
Excellent. Very true. All the best for the contest. Thanks for sharing it.
Haight Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 3:18 PM
Thank you so much for stopping by and for your supportive comment, Ravi. Much appreciated! Sandra
Dietrich Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 3:44 PM
oh gosh, good thing I read this. I really need to learn how to back up my files before I try anything major. Good job with this one. Hope I can think one up like you did.
Haight Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 3:15 PM
Yes, Andrea, backups are important! Thanks for your supportive comment. Hugs, Sandra
Smith Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 10:35 AM
Oh, what sorrow this brings back to mind. G/L in the contest Sandra, I hope we've learned our lesson...
Haight Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 3:14 PM
Thank you for stopping by Charlie. Yes, we do learn lessons from bad experiences! Sandra
Allison Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 8:08 AM
Phew you had a lucky escape - so many people don't back up their files... then learn the hard lesson when the computer crashes:-( great write for the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Haight Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 3:12 PM
Thank you, Jan. Yes, backups are very important. Hugs, Sandra
Rv Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 8:08 AM
Oh, this is fantastic!! Good luck in the contest, dear Sandra!! :) :)
Haight Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 3:12 PM
Thank you so much Sneha. I am pleased that you enjoyed it. Hugs, Sandra
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