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The Sound of Silence

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Dodoitsu Contest sponsred by Ink Empress 10/20/23 Checked with how many syllables

Sometimes my world falls silent I’m longing to hear your voice So replace dead batteries In my hearing aids! At last I can hear clearly Yearning for those little words You whisper to me each day ... What time’s lunch ready!

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/24/2023 6:05:00 AM

A big LOL! You did a dodoitsu justice with your humor. My grandma asked me to change out her batteries…I broke her hearing aid…hear me, I broke her hearing aid!! The next year on revisit, she asked me once again and you better believe I was more careful. Such is life. Congratulations, dear Jan! Love your humor! Fave

Ink Empress

Date: 10/24/2023 3:48:00 AM

Dear Jan, I enjoyed reading this dodoitsu. They say through confusion, laugh, thats what i do, and thats how we stay sane in a world so cold, and this dodoitsu may be fun, but i always believe theres some hidden truth and emotions behind jokes, and i felt the depth of this one so very much. And it is brave of you to write about your personal experiences in a lighthearted manner. I especially love the second one “atlast i can hear” haha! Cute pic too! Thank you for writing. CONGRATULATIONS

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/21/2023 7:22:00 PM

Haha! Fun and fantastic as usual Jan. I enjoyed your witty take on the sound of silence! Your poem and title make an ingenious pair! Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Debjani Mitra

Date: 10/21/2023 6:34:00 PM

ha ha..You made my day light...unconventional take on silence by a poet

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/21/2023 11:00:00 AM

ha! i'm sure many of us can relate to this one, jan! you've described this so well with your usual humour!

Aurore Severo

Date: 10/21/2023 1:09:00 AM

I have always liked music in the background, I have told friends silence is sometimes over rated. xoxo

Jeff Connelly

Date: 10/20/2023 5:48:00 PM

Very sweet Jan. I find myself always saying, "What?"

Lin Lane

Date: 10/20/2023 4:34:00 PM

I should've known you'd write something like this. lol Jan. Your humor fills the kitchen with laughter from poets.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/20/2023 2:32:00 PM

I had to laugh when I read your poem, Jan. Hubby Bill wears hearing aids. When he doesn't wear them, he hears absolutely nothing. He continues talking to me, sometimes clueless that he's not hearing my response. I kind of chuckle and point to my ears. He knows that's my signal for "put in your artificial ears" We laugh sometimes. We're quite a pair. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed your poem. Have a pleasant Friday, Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2023 3:52:00 PM

Thanks Sara, i have one hearing aid my father mother and sister all had issues with their left ear so it is a family trait. Hubby needs hearing aids, he worked in the media for many years I guess health and safety wasn't so hot back then. I'm hoping his appointment comes through soon. hugs jan xx

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 10/20/2023 2:04:00 PM

Ah, yes, those three little words - what's for dinner! I've missed your humor, Jan, glad you are back~

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2023 2:14:00 PM

Thanks Michelle, I appreciate your comment far more than you can ever know:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/20/2023 1:15:00 PM

What did you say???? Hahah!!! A fun/cute write/picture. Have a fun weekend.............

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2023 1:16:00 PM

Thanks Paula I hope the sponsor has a good sense of humour! hugs jan xx

Deb M

Date: 10/20/2023 1:12:00 PM

Hehe…get it yourself l say! Funny my lovely QOP!! Debx

Jan Allison
Date: 10/20/2023 1:15:00 PM

Thanks Deb, I do have a hearing aid, which has been upgraded after I got it 7 years ago. Got to have a giggle! hugs jan xx