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Left-Handed Lament

My paper is always turned so people don't judge;
because yes if it's vertical my work will  be smudged. 
With the other I've tried to write;
but man it just doesn't look right. 

When I bat on that side
the ump runs to hide. 
I can't even start on that foot,
my balance pretty much kaput. 

And do not get me started on that 'right-handed thinking;'
to grasp that logic's like being on a ship that is sinking! 
So over the decades I've often had to interject, 
that being left-handed is the obvious 'correct.'

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Eileen Manassian Date: 5/1/2024 7:23:00 PM FJ, this is so cute. Loved the explanation in the beginning. Love the photos. Hope all well. You look so pretty. Big hugs
James Inman Date: 1/1/2024 9:28:00 PM Hi FJ, what a clever right, oh sorry left, no wait (a clever) write. Yeah that's it. What can I say, the understanding of a left handed poem by a right handed brain. Clever WRITE!
Silent One Date: 11/28/2023 1:32:00 PM I'm.right handed.... however your poem is great.. I hope you are well.
James Peranteau Date: 11/26/2023 10:38:00 PM Wow, I'm ambidextrous myself Ej...well; my oesophagus and my rectum are... they both believe it or not, spew obnoxious air out ;) It's been sum years since i've read your writes...it's been a pleasure...have an awesome Winter...much love, james
Joanna Daniel Date: 9/6/2023 11:58:00 PM Being left-handed means you are more creative than others, FJ:) great wit here:) continue to rule with your left...
Tom Woody Date: 9/1/2023 4:46:00 PM My left arm is pretty useless. Can't throw a ball, can't write. I'm a righty all the way, FJ
David Grimm Date: 8/23/2023 9:18:00 PM I am lefty in a right handed world. I can use both hands well. Right handed people will never understand and appreciate being a lefty. Thanks for the laugh.
Carl Fraser Date: 8/10/2023 10:39:00 AM Hi FJ I too am a left hander in this right-handed world and I too can use both hands equally well as well as they say left handers are the most creative because we think outside the box. Great write my friend Blessings Carl
Akkina Downing Date: 8/8/2023 7:09:00 PM Awe, I’ve missed you my beautiful friend! This one just got me smiling, and of coir congratulations on your win! Hope you’re doing great. :)
John Blake Date: 8/6/2023 4:20:00 AM I think this is a great poem.
Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 8/4/2023 2:34:00 AM Balance kaput, I understand that. Congrats on your win!
Kelly Deschler Date: 7/30/2023 4:35:00 PM Great writing, FJ ... I love the rhyming in this poem ... I'm right-handed, but sometimes, without thinking about it, I find myself using my left for things like eating ... It just feels right, I guess :)
Eve Roper Date: 7/25/2023 7:59:00 PM Back my friend with big congratulations
Speaks Volumes Date: 7/25/2023 4:28:00 PM Congrats on your podium win. Well done
Jan Allison Date: 7/25/2023 3:55:00 PM thanks for the giggles Flo, many congrats on your top spot, its soooo good to see you :-) hugs Jan xx
Lin Lane Date: 7/25/2023 11:00:00 AM Ha Flo. It's a matter of whatever works! Congratulations on your first place win, kind sister. ;-)
Timothy Ray Date: 7/18/2023 7:19:00 AM the perfect morning poem...such a delightful path your quill has given us...love the juxtaposition of humor and moments when the brain has to put it in reverse and do that line again
David Fisher Date: 7/14/2023 5:42:00 PM I like how your poem hits a variety of things...totally fun!
Eve Roper Date: 7/13/2023 9:05:00 PM Hum. I have a son and his son that is also ambidextrous. They eat and write with their right, but a power house hit when playing baseball. I enjoyed reading. Hugs my friend.

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