Spell Checker
(Dedicated to Karen O'Leary)
A friend of mine who is very keen eyed
read my poetry and said as she spied,
you have a small boo-boo did you know -
or is this how the poem is supposed to go?
Her question did throw me for a loop
I hurriedly ran back jumped through a hoop
to read my poetry I was so proud to hold
posting so those could read what I told.
To my total utter surprise there it be,
a huge typo right in front of me
in the middle of my poem for all to see
a misspelling that embarrassed thee.
Quickly, I fixed my boo-boo mistake
hoping it didn’t cause those to ache,
for spell checker is faithfully there for me
I call her Karen, she watches over thee.
Rhoda Galgiani is a published Poet and Author of two books, Expressions from the Inside Out and No Snow for Johnny, A Child’s Story. Rhoda is a retired senior that delights in maintaining her own website entitled Expressions Poetry Journal, established in 2009, which is dedicated to the world of poetry and the love of animals. You may view her work on her website at chesakat1.blog.com
Dear Rhoda,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this dedication and for all the tributes you do for others too. You have brightened so many lives over the years with your words. I am so grateful for your friendship. You are always there to encourage me no matter what. That means a lot to me. Thank you for being the gift that you are.
Love,
Karen
Dear Rhoda -
ReplyDeleteThis little gem is priceless. I am horrified when I make simple mistakes (as though I am perfect). Spellchecker Karen - that's how we keep her on her toes.
love,
Kathy
Thank you Karen for the posting. I will never forget when we were on another poetry website you pointed out my typo! That was about five years ago when I first met you. I was so grateful, because I really don't like making mistakes like that. I take pride in my work and a mistake would take away that pride in me. 'Whispers...' is a blessing - I am so happy to be apart of your wonderful adventure...
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Thank you Kathryn for the visit and comment. I am so happy your enjoyed 'Spell Checker'. Karen for sure has a keen eye and it is pure joy working with her...
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Dear Rhoda, this is one of the funniest poems I've ever read. As a former editor, I am always seeing errors in grammar and spelling on television and even internet newspaper sites like the Miami Herald and CNN. It's impossible for me not to notice these things. I'm still laughing. Wow! I think this should be a mandatory read for every poet, every writer and every editor. Karen is great when it comes to helping people find the right words, etc. She's helped me a lot with her friendship and unyielding support too. Awesome! Love, Carolyn Devonshire
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ReplyDeleteThis is a great poem! Love your humor here Rhoda and a lovely dedication to Karen. Yes, we all make "boo boos" and I'm glad we all have wonderful friend who is there to help us out when needed. Keep up the great writing and thank you also for your comments.
Love Sandra
Thank you Carolyn and Sandra for your great comments - Being a former Typographer I see all the mistakes also especially on TV and the Newspaper - forget it!!! Where have the Proofreaders gone??? I am so happy you both enjoyed my poem - It was a truthful, fun write!!!
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very enjoyable read. we never get it write! ha ha. ralph
ReplyDeleteHi Rhoda. Lol. Yes, Karen is an awesome "spell checker." I have the blessed privilege of putting out great material because she helps me correct things that I may miss. Lovely dedication poem to a great friend and awesome poet.
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Hi Rhoda. I'm always being told off for my spelling. never cud. spel the important thing is to write and express ourselves. Spell checkers don't always work.shhh!!, don't tell Karen I said so.She's a lovely lady really. great write made me smile. best wishes. Pete.
ReplyDeleteOh, Peter, I get to see comments as web manager. Ha! Ha! Can't get anything past the "Spell Checker." Rhoda will enjoy your comment too.
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I love your poem, Rhoda! The beautiful tribute to Karen...gratitude is always a welcoming gift; love the humor and the rhyming! A truly great poem!
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the poem about the spell check.
Thank you all for your comments. Karen is special indeed - well, you can see that by this fabulous website she created for us to enjoy. Being a former Typographer myself, I spot so many errors - especially in a newspaper - but, with my own work, it is sometimes difficult to spot a typo. I am so grateful for a person like Karen - she will gently let you know there is a boo-boo! Thanks again for reading me...
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Dear Rhoda,
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your support and encouragement. All the wonderful comments you left for others today are greatly appreciated. What a gift you are to the writing community.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you Karen for all your words of encouragement. I think your website is so delightful and well put together. I am very happy to be a 'regular' on your site. I enjoy reading and posting comments - yes, I am uplifted by 'Whispers...'
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Thank you, Christine Tate, for the following comment--
ReplyDeleteHi Rhoda, almost missed this one. I'm trying to catch up after my computer was down. I enjoyed your humble poem. Which one of us can boast about being "perfect?" The message here is admitting we're not, which reveals an honest, teachable heart...Thank you for your delightful poem, and reminder that we all make boo boo's along the way...I know I do! God Bless!
Thank you Christine for the lovely comment of wisdom. Yes, I can sometimes be full of boo-boo's. I know I can rely on my Spell Checker whether it be a machine or the live kind! Ya know??? Blessings to you too...
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Hi Rhoda, a wonderful dedication to a lovely lady. Sending blessings with love, Leokadia
ReplyDeleteYes, Rhoda, we aren't aware of our little mistakes till someone points them out. A lovely read...enjoyed this poem. Warm regards.
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Thank you Leokadia and Sunil for the visit and comments. My 'Spell Checker' moment is a fabulous memory for me - Karen is always on her toes!!!...
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Thank you, Richard Sponaugle, for the following comment--
ReplyDeleteVery clever. I relate to this, being erratic with spelling and punctuation.
Thank you, Eleanor Michael, for the following comment--
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for spell checkers, especially the human variety.
Eleanor
Thank you Richard and Eleanor for your visit and comments. When I was a Typographer, I was a spell checker also - a very important position in the printing industry as it is difficult to proofread ones own work. Always amazed at the numerous 'typos' that showed up on every other page...
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