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I've been creative writing all my life, though with various haitus(es) along the way. IFrom 2010 I started this blog and enjoyed sharing writing and other information with everyone. illness and bereavement supplied the more recent hiatus.

Sunday, 23 January 2011

Nanny's in a State! Potluck Poetry

http://jinglepoetry.blogspot.com/
For other entries click link.
Their linkey will be up 8pm Chicago, US time (which should be 2am Greenwich UK time here).
This week's theme: Rules, Regulations and Laws

Inevitably there are times when we hate being told what to do
and then there are others where we expect someone to come along and do things for us... 

And in the words of the Beatles, my back is getting better all the time, THANKS



I knitted a square for this poem.http://www.poetrysociety.org.uk/content/knit/

Posted by scribbleandedit.blogspot.co.uk at 16:30

20 comments:

  1. M Pax23 January 2011 at 17:03

    I'm impressed you could rhyme palpability. Enjoyed the poem. Thanks for sharing :) Hope your back is feeling better.

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  2. Ellie Garratt23 January 2011 at 18:49

    Never a truer word spoken. When did we become so incapable of looking after ourselves?!

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  3. Anonymous23 January 2011 at 19:05

    super thoughtful entry...
    you rock!

    A++

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  4. Margo Benson23 January 2011 at 20:37

    Wonderful poem - so true showing the latest @it's someone else's resposibility' culture, very clever.

    You can't help but feel better with the Beatles!

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  5. Suzanne Ross Jones23 January 2011 at 21:07

    Great poem, Madeleine.

    XX

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  6. Old Kitty23 January 2011 at 21:19

    Elf and safety rules! LOL!!! Lovely poem! thanks for sharing it here!! Oh I hope your back is better!!! take care x

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  7. Fay Campbell23 January 2011 at 23:00

    sometimes rules just gotta be tossed, eh?

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  8. klahanie23 January 2011 at 23:34

    Hi Madeleine,
    A very interesting and clever poem. We must watch out for 'The Elf and safety rules'. Could end up with 'Mental Elf Issues'.
    Take very good care and thanks for this, that and a bit of the Beatles:-)

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  9. RA24 January 2011 at 00:19

    Very witty poem! You hit the nail on top. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Glad to read that it's getting better. Have a wonderful week :)

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  10. Anonymous24 January 2011 at 01:42

    Great poem, sorry to hear about your back. Take care.

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  11. Anonymous24 January 2011 at 02:29

    :) Interesting. The use of the words simply different from what I am used to reading. Happy potluck!
    http://jinglepoetry.blogspot.com/

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  12. Anonymous24 January 2011 at 03:33

    Deep and interesting entry, mixed with few moments to leave a smile on the readers face. I like it.

    Here is mine http://scentofmyheart.wordpress.com/2011/01/23/standing-tall/

    Thanks for your time!

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  13. Unknown24 January 2011 at 04:29

    Time to look in the mirror and see why I can't take care of me,without asking why, being accountable for others if I can, just like nanny.

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  14. Anonymous24 January 2011 at 05:46

    Very nice, well-written, and quite well-typed for someone with a sore back and a cat on her lap. ;~) The sign on the wall reminded me of a job title I once read while doing data entry on a mortgage application: Elf Training Coordinator. I never, ever want to know what that really means!

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  15. Caribbean Fool24 January 2011 at 05:59

    Great write! Your construct around responsibility/accountability is a perfect metaphor for many of the problems that abound in this world. Very much enjoyed your clarity and specificity as well as your poetic voice. Thanks for an excellent read,

    crb.

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  16. Michael Di Gesu24 January 2011 at 06:41

    HI, Madeleine,

    Glad you're feeling better,

    Another wonderful poem. I always enjoy reading your poetry. One of these days I must try my hand at it.

    Michael

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  17. Anonymous24 January 2011 at 15:48

    enjoyed your poem~ here's my potluck! http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/08/04/here-for-you/

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  18. JamieDedes24 January 2011 at 17:38

    Sorry about your back. Feel better.

    This is a charming post - head to toe- so to speak. Looks like you have fun with your poetry group. Fine poem with an imporant message re: responsibility. Nice work.

    Happy Poetry Potluck. Mine is here -
    http://musingbymoonlight.com/2011/01/23/of-a-certain-age/

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  19. Rachel Hoyt25 January 2011 at 19:51

    What an enjoyable poem! I get a kick out of that clash between our desire to be free yet not responsible for anything.

    My Potluck poem: Greenzilla's Top 5 Green Deeds

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  20. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall3 February 2011 at 23:52

    Greetings…

    Please help visit a few poets 2 wish them happy birthdays, Thanks!

    Your contribution to our community is highly valued!
    Keep up the excellence!
    Cheers!

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