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Some Sounds of My Day

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Birdsong wakens me at the crack of dawn I try hard to get back to sleep until the early morn Heading for the bathroom I ‘tinkle’ on the loo On rousing I think its something that most people do! Straight off to the kitchen and I turn the kettle on I hear the button ‘click’ then make a cup of tea for one The toaster pops up and I spread jam on the toasted bread I always have some breakfast so I can face the day ahead The radio greets me with news, some happy and some bad Tragic events across the globe make me oh so very sad I run the bath and relax then splash in the soapy bubbles Wash away my cares and de-stress from my life troubles Then after I get dressed I slam shut the front door I’m off to supervise exams; it’s a job that I adore My car engine purrs softly during my trip to work I sing along to the radio, I sound a complete berk! Into the exam room hall we creep and get it all prepared Soon student’s sit in silence – some of them look so scared! I dash off to the grocery store; tills bleep as they are really busy The music in the shop is so loud it makes me feel quite dizzy Soon I am home again and its time to prepare our tea Steaks sizzling in the pan for my husband and me I clatter around the kitchen busily clearing up the mess Carelessly drop a plate on the floor, it shatters I confess After tea I hear my husband loudly snoring away!! These are a few sounds I have heard during my day Sounds of the Day Contest Sponsored by Nayda Ivette Negron 06~18~16

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 7/4/2016 1:16:00 PM

Excellent and true to life. I take it you don't have a pet, cat or dog, as I do. So some of the sounds in my day come from my dog, especially when someone knocks on the door, or I scream at him for pooping on the rug, floor, or sometimes, the bed – those sounds I can't expression or I'd be thrown off Poetry Soup for bad language. / M

Jean Murray

Date: 6/22/2016 6:20:00 PM

Well done Jan. From start to finish.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/25/2016 7:30:00 PM

Thanks Jean:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter

Date: 6/21/2016 7:28:00 AM

Congratulations, Jan, on a poem that captures sounds of the day in lovely poetic form. Every line rings true and calls to mind our own sounds of the day--some rich in promise, and some cause for alarm. Excellent, as usual. hugs xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 6/22/2016 5:49:00 PM

Thanks Paul - this contest made me sit and think of the sounds we hear on a daily basis but simply take them for granted:-( hugs Jan xx Today is out silver anniversary - hubby took the afternoon off work and we went for a walk by the sea - listened to the waves, the birdsong and the planes arriving at our little airport just enjoying the beauty of our surroundings - and its free:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/21/2016 5:00:00 AM

Glad to see that this beautiful write has won:) Congratulations on your wonderful win, Jan:)

Jan Allison
Date: 6/22/2016 5:46:00 PM

Thanks Jo:-) hugs Jan xx

Anisha Dutta

Date: 6/20/2016 8:22:00 PM

Congrats JAN to win on the beautiful poem. Hugs.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/21/2016 1:11:00 AM

Thanks Anisha:-) hugs Jan xx

Janis Thompson

Date: 6/20/2016 4:16:00 PM

Jan, lovely poem and congratulations.....

Jan Allison
Date: 6/20/2016 5:19:00 PM

Thanks Janis:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/20/2016 3:29:00 PM

I"m so glad for this one placing high. It was one of my very favorites, Jan. BIG congratulations.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/20/2016 4:00:00 PM

Thanks Andrea - your sonnet was awesome would have liked to see it higher in my opinion:-) hugs jan xx

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 6/20/2016 2:45:00 PM

Congratulations on the placement of the contest Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 6/20/2016 4:01:00 PM

Thanks for a great contest Nayda:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 6/20/2016 2:03:00 PM

Jan a big CONGRATULATIONS on your win!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/20/2016 4:01:00 PM

Thanks for the Big CONGRATULATIONS - very much appreciated:-) lol:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 6/20/2016 12:55:00 PM

back to congratulate you, Woohoo!"

Jan Allison
Date: 6/20/2016 4:02:00 PM

Thanks for all your support Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

John Lawless

Date: 6/20/2016 12:51:00 PM

Congrats on your placement in the contest Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 6/20/2016 4:00:00 PM

Thanks so much John:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 6/20/2016 12:49:00 PM

Great everyday 'sounds of the day', Jan. Congrats on your fine win! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 6/20/2016 3:59:00 PM

Thanks Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Janis Valentine

Date: 6/20/2016 4:16:00 AM

This is such a nice poem, I absolutely loved the idea of yours. Good luck on your competition. Love, Janis

Jan Allison
Date: 6/20/2016 7:21:00 AM

Thanks Janis:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 6/19/2016 6:08:00 PM

I do love your poem, Jan, I noticed I have not gotten any messages on my comments on poems so I am taking the time to tell you thank you for your reply Hugs dear friend

Jan Allison
Date: 6/20/2016 7:22:00 AM

Eve you have to go to your 'inbox' and see comments there - we get few notifications now:-( hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 6/19/2016 3:42:00 PM

Love your day of noise. Good luck in the contest. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 6/19/2016 4:09:00 PM

Thanks Eve - I have another few weeks of exam work where we really do have silence apart from the sound of pens frantically writing lol - I love doing the job so much and will be there on results day to see the results of their hard work:-) hugs Jan xx

Jesse Day

Date: 6/19/2016 9:25:00 AM

Real day-to-day sounds often overlooked - very nice!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/19/2016 11:15:00 AM

Thanks Jesse - yes we take so much for granted this contest made me think about what we hear on a daily basis:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Hauser

Date: 6/19/2016 8:59:00 AM

Its always a pleasure reading your works!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/19/2016 11:16:00 AM

Thanks Mike - that comment is reciprocated:-) I love your humour:-) :-) hugs jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/19/2016 8:46:00 AM

Nice descriptive one:) I like the way you incorporated all those everyday sounds:) All the best:)

Jan Allison
Date: 6/19/2016 11:17:00 AM

Thanks Jo hopefully dropping a plate is a one off - i just described one day last week lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Palli

Date: 6/19/2016 2:24:00 AM

Wow, Jan! Love this one. Could hear and see everything clearly. God luck in contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/19/2016 7:00:00 AM

Thanks Susan:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/18/2016 8:10:00 PM

you did this so awesomely!!! wow, I bet it scores high, Jan!!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/19/2016 7:01:00 AM

... sounds and I didn't mention farting .... hmmm am slipping lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Old Man Emu

Date: 6/18/2016 5:22:00 PM

Nice poem Jan, full steam ahead! Regards, Craig

Jan Allison
Date: 6/19/2016 7:01:00 AM

Thanks Craig:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/18/2016 4:54:00 PM

- Beautiful sounds .... that makes the day perfect :) - A lovely poem, Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 6/18/2016 4:56:00 PM

The dawn chorus wakes me around 3.30 and I'm finding it so hard to sleep ... my kettle and radio are vital in the morning!:-) hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/18/2016 3:59:00 PM

ohh, the many sounds that make a day alive... wonderfully conveyed, jan; wow!.. huggs!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/18/2016 4:00:00 PM

Thanks:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/18/2016 2:30:00 PM

Reads like a winner..Way to go..It is amazing what we can hear if we just listen..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 6/18/2016 2:47:00 PM

Thanks Sara - yes these are sounds we take for granted I rely on things so much especially my kettle and toaster and radio :-) hugs Jan xx

Anu Nayak

Date: 6/18/2016 1:43:00 PM

Dear Jan, nice ....lovely sweet poem.....routine of the day explained so well ...reader gets a picture while reading this poem...good luck for the contest, love, Anu:)

Jan Allison
Date: 6/18/2016 2:07:00 PM

Thanks Anulaxmi:-) hugs Jan xx