Crow Pose

Last night I tried the crow pose. Have you ever heard of those? I laugh to think as I recall the tumble that led to a fall. First you squat down to the floor, then separate your knees some more. Next you put your hands in prayer, 'tween those extended legs there. When comfortable it's time to plant your hands in front as you begin to pant. The hands are now the feet of the crow. Take a breath then over you go. You lift one foot then the other. That is where I got into bother. My bum refused to leave the ground. More like a duck's ass I found. If you try yoga you might also find it's the funniest way to unwind. Date:23/03/2018 Contest Name: Make me actually LOL Sponsor: Nina Parmenter

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/15/2018 1:52:00 PM

Now there's a pose I definitely couldn't hold, Jean. Had a great laugh trying to imagine someone doing it. Congratulations on your top win in Nina's contest! Best wishes for the holidays, Carolyn

Jean Murray
Date: 12/15/2018 3:11:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn. Same to you and thank you for your visit.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/15/2018 11:37:00 AM

This is marvelous ,,, congratulations with your win... I would probably end up face first on the floor...

Eve Roper
Date: 12/15/2018 1:31:00 PM

:) ... I truly have balance problems from single side hearing.. so if I had to take a Sobriety Test they would have to take me in for a DWI or something because they would have to catch me falling.

Jean Murray
Date: 12/15/2018 12:20:00 PM

You're making me laugh at that thought Eve... One other time, after dining with wine, I fell on my behind. I gave it after that....the yoga I mean.

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/15/2018 10:33:00 AM

Bravo, Jean. LOL Congrats on your well deserved top honours.

Jean Murray
Date: 12/15/2018 10:42:00 AM

Hi Line! how have you been? My two younger daughters are heading to Vancouver in the New Year. They plan to be gone for a least a year. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth on my part. I always say Quebec is by far the best part of my visit to Canada long ago. Those lovely coloured houses in comparison to gray Calgary. Oops...I hope no one from Calgary sees this...

Jan Allison

Date: 12/15/2018 9:25:00 AM

a very well deserved top spot Jean, so good to read this one again:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray
Date: 12/15/2018 9:54:00 AM

Jan you are so good to always support me this way, even when I lose my voice. I have hit wall this past couple of months. All the more special and encouraging to receive this place in the top three today. Note to self....must try harder!!

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/11/2018 10:07:00 PM

Jean, this sounds like broken bones could ensue. A delightfully entertaining read. Congrats on your much deserved placement.

Jean Murray
Date: 4/12/2018 2:13:00 AM

Thank you Line. I like the relaxation bit of the class best.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/8/2018 9:09:00 PM

This one is WAY too funny!!!! Love it!

Jean Murray
Date: 4/9/2018 3:11:00 AM

Thankfully the rest of the class thought so too Caren and gave me a little round of applause.

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly

Date: 4/3/2018 8:20:00 AM

Ha ha ha A delightful read I must concede, until the crow's pose I tried, although made lame, my laugh became much more bona fide! Love it, Jean. :) Congrats! ~ Artsie

Jean Murray
Date: 4/3/2018 8:35:00 AM

And I love your verse Artsie. Thank you.

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/1/2018 10:51:00 PM

Lol. Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed your interpretation of this pic.

Jean Murray
Date: 4/2/2018 1:10:00 AM

Thank you Susan.

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/1/2018 9:22:00 AM

Congratulations for your win Jean :)

Jean Murray
Date: 4/1/2018 9:44:00 AM

Thank you Heidi.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 4/1/2018 8:52:00 AM

Yay! Congratulations! :) xomo <3

Jean Murray
Date: 4/1/2018 9:44:00 AM

Thank you Maureen.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/1/2018 8:26:00 AM

- Congratulations on your winning poem, Jean :) - Enjoy the last days of Easter :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray
Date: 4/1/2018 9:43:00 AM

You too Anne-Lise and thank you.

Joseph May

Date: 4/1/2018 6:59:00 AM

A humorous take on the image Jean...Thanks and Congrats on your win

Jean Murray
Date: 4/1/2018 9:39:00 AM

Thank you Joseph. I had fun.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/30/2018 9:27:00 PM

Wow.. enjoyed reading totally fun..Good luck in the contest.. Have a wonderful Easter Hugs Eve

Jean Murray
Date: 3/31/2018 3:54:00 AM

This one got a round of applause at yoga class Eve. Our instructor had posted it to her Facebook page. I hid my head in my over sized yoga top.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 3/28/2018 12:23:00 PM

nicely done. The picture of a crow is magnificent. I might use it in a painting

Jean Murray
Date: 3/28/2018 12:43:00 PM

Hi Pashang! I'd love to see that.

Niall Fulham

Date: 3/25/2018 10:34:00 AM

Hi Jean , now that is funny funny big smile reading this as I too have tried Yoga ::))) lol ::))Hugs~~~Niall ,, ps hope you enjoyed your holidays ;)

Jean Murray
Date: 3/25/2018 10:39:00 AM

Hello Niall. Twenty degrees and only one day's rain. I did well and got home by the skin of my teeth before the buses stopped running.

Viv Wigley

Date: 3/25/2018 2:14:00 AM

Love it, Jean, I'm struggling to come up with anything for any of the visuals. I shall leave the Yoga to you elastic folk and be content with struggling to get my socks on x

Jean Murray
Date: 3/25/2018 2:18:00 AM

Good morning Viv. I'm sure something will pop into that elastic brain of yours soon.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 3/24/2018 11:27:00 AM

Lol! Hilarious :) my best to you in the contest! xomo

Jean Murray
Date: 3/24/2018 3:09:00 PM

Thank you Maureen.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/23/2018 12:17:00 PM

It's alright getting down, its the getting back up that's the bother lol.

Jean Murray
Date: 3/23/2018 3:36:00 PM

You're right there Tom.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/23/2018 11:08:00 AM

That sounds very hard..kudos for aiming to stay fit.

Jean Murray
Date: 3/23/2018 11:17:00 AM

I'm just back from swimming 60 lengths in The Raddison Vijay. I do that twice a week. No sitting duck am I.

Probir Gupta

Date: 3/23/2018 10:44:00 AM

Hahaha ... Estupendo ...

Jean Murray
Date: 3/23/2018 11:02:00 AM

I was esuspendoed in midair at one point Probir!!

Sanjay Karmakar

Date: 3/23/2018 9:18:00 AM

ha ha ha! nice representation. Best wishes to you my dear poet.

Jean Murray
Date: 3/23/2018 9:20:00 AM

Thank you Sanjay. I'm quite sure it's not what Joseph has in mind but that's what popped into mine.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/23/2018 9:04:00 AM

ha ha ha Jean this is a hilarious take on the image I'd never have dreamed of doing it on a yoga theme:-)! Good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray
Date: 3/23/2018 9:07:00 AM

OMG Jan, I'm the granny of the class. The instructor kindly allows me to balance against the wall. Otherwise, they would probably have to call an ambulance for multiple injuries.