My Spell Checker

Doggerel Dave

This sale by my spell checker will reduce their surplus stock

Which includes a pile of letters that I’ve been keen to block;

They push my letter S aside without a pardon me,

Shove a Z in its place and almost get away scot free.

While it mostly rights my spelling of which I have much doubt

This is one intervention I could clearly do without.

 

That Z is far too pointy when a sleek round S is fine;

The smooth and sweet letter S will continue to be mine.

I will find out why you do this – I’ve got you in my sights;

So keep an eye on this old dog - poetically he bites.

Give it up, America – I much prefer my spelling,

Or I’ll hit you with a verse; this story I’ll be spilling.

…………………………Which I have…………………………….

  • Author: Doggerel Dave (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 4th, 2021 23:20
  • Comment from author about the poem: And a ‘light’ after my previous ‘heavy’. I hope I haven’t offended anyone – I don’t want to face extradition…...................😊
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Comments2

  • Doggerel Dave

    Frenia, you are completely selfless aren't you? There is commentary awaiting you on your entry 'The Mirror Of Life' , yet you prefer to spread the love....
    Thank you for your spontaneous endorsement - I hope to hear from you again any time you feel so inclined....

  • Neville



    I quite agree with you my antipodean friend .. it can be so utterly frustrating .. it just had to be said ..................... Z

    that is a horizontal N by the way 🙂

    • Doggerel Dave

      Ah ha! Are they sending me a subliminal message?



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