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Whistlers Daughter

I can't, whistle I, wish I could. When I hear folk whistle, it sounds good I'm like a kettle without a spout, I purse my lips but, no sound comes out. Blow girl, blow, the sound will come, Whistling comes easy to everyone, Says my husband gleefully, As he whistles merrily. I am starting to bristle, Eighty-four, and still can't whistle. My father could not bear to hear, When my mother whistled loud and clear. He said " A whistling woman and a crowing hen, Are neither fit for God nor men." I switch the radio on to my favourite station, And sing and dance with jubilation.

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Date: 1/5/2022 1:11:00 PM
I have never heard of this, "A whistling woman and a crowing hen, Are neither fit for God nor men." But I love it because I have NEVER been able to whistle.
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 1/5/2022 3:47:00 PM
People look carefree when they whistle.
Date: 12/29/2021 11:09:00 AM
Fav'd this one! Aloha!
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/29/2021 7:21:00 PM
WOW! Thank you, Rico. You made this old girl smile. I hope some happy person makes you smile today. Take care.
Date: 12/28/2021 6:37:00 PM
Hey Shirley….great poem and I can relate….I honestly can’t whistle either!!Ha. Always lovely to read your poems Shirley . Debx
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/29/2021 7:39:00 PM
Hi, Deb. When people whistle, they look so relaxed and carefree. I have given up trying, when I try to whistle, I look like an irritatable, red-faced pufferfish.

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