Harry Horsman Poet Rhyme

Troublesome Experience

Why oh why should I have this affliction
about the English language and its diction,
I never did seem able to spell
nor use the proper adjectives that well,
at school I was bottom of the class
teacher felt I was too dense to pass,
I gave English away as a bad job
so what!  let everyone else be a nob,
I had given up hope of grammar school
to me by now being thick was cool,
my sights were now set on fiction
that’s why; I’ve probably still got this affliction!!!

© Harry J Horsman  1985

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Lisa Cooper December 20, 2011 at 8:25 AM this is cute lol you gave me a smile this AM thank you

Bl Devnath December 15, 2011 at 6:36 AM Nothing is impossible, my friend. Let's go ahead and try to conquer. Thanks, bl

Poet Destroyer A December 14, 2011 at 9:31 AM Good morning Harry, how are you? hope the feeling is resolved soon,, enjoyed stopping by, your thoughts are deep... hope is never to late... have a good way,..p.d.

Andrea Dietrich December 13, 2011 at 7:21 PM This is great humor you showed here. I think it is possible to be a good writer and not have to be that great with English. Especially when it comes to humorous poetry. My son found some online grammar sites and taught himself all the stuff I had been trying to teach him for years. Because of that , he went on to law school and now he understands prepositions, adverbs, punctuation and all that good stuff! I enjoyed this, Harry.

Doris Culverhouse December 13, 2011 at 4:31 PM it is ok.....your are not alone....'Arry is that your picture you look like Kevin Bacon hubba hubba!!

Elizabeth Wesley December 13, 2011 at 10:03 AM Well you fooled them all Harry, wish they could read what you write because they would probably rub their eyes in disbelief! Count yourself as being so special. Luv, Lizzie

Fabiyas M V December 13, 2011 at 9:21 AM You penned it nicely and realistically,harry.

M.I.A . December 12, 2011 at 9:44 PM I know exactly how you feel Harry. English is not my native language, mostly I learned it just through books and movies, that's why my grammars are 'unbelievable' sometime. still, if i spend all my time just hesitating, i won't finish it ever. so, keep having the affliction, you're wonderful the way you are! thanks for stopping by and hope your holiday will be wonderful

Sara Kendrick December 12, 2011 at 3:28 PM Enjoyed reading your creative work this afternoon..Yes, English classes were very difficult..Some could handle it better than others...Thanks for reading my work..Your presence at there was uplifting...Sara

James Peranteau December 12, 2011 at 1:37 PM Great write dear poet ! I knows I'll have to get all my writes...edited ! *smiles* Have a great week sir....much love, james

Wilma Neels December 12, 2011 at 11:16 AM Well I share your affliction Harry :) you made me a laugh with this one ;) enjoyed your wit!! love wilma

Carolyn Devonshire December 12, 2011 at 10:57 AM You gave me quite a laugh, Harry. But I'm sure you did well in english class. It shows in your writing. Enjoyed your witty entry and wish you success in the "affliction" contest! Love, Carolyn

Jack Horne December 12, 2011 at 7:58 AM Witty write. I'm glad you enjoy writing poetry, despite your experiences at school, Harry.

Gwendolen Song December 12, 2011 at 7:54 AM Thank goodness there is such a thing as spell check for poet's like you and I, Harry. This is a fun yet revealing write..we are both on the same page. Gwendolen

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl December 12, 2011 at 6:38 AM Gosh I suffer from the same one, what comfort you give me I am not alone. Love the ryhme x

Sarah Seraphin December 12, 2011 at 6:23 AM * "HAHAHAHAH * VERY KOOL * MADE ME THINK OF JOHN TRAVOLTA, OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN & THE MOVIE GREASE * THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY DEAR SWEET LOVELY HARRY * VERY KIND * HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU * MY LUV ALWAYS * SARAH." *