A Different World Beyond Our Back Gate

Summer was here at last
cricket,stumps and pads,
dusted off,leather on willow,
echoed across the green

No scorers or umpires,to dispute
adjudicate,challenge or replay,
honesty justice shout,if
caught,bowled or run out
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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July 5, 2011 at 10:16 AM
What a way to start my week, reading the words that are flowing from your soul. May you find the inspiration each day to continue writing and sharing your wonderful poetry with us Brian. Love, Carol
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July 5, 2011 at 4:54 AM
great. sound a bit like my summer baseball games as a kid
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