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Tom Woody

Date: 11/22/2023 4:11:00 PM

I'm a basketballer Bill, and I love to hit those threes. Still hitting them at 62 and went ten for ten on my free throws the other day. Of course, I can't do full court anymore. Thanks for reminding me of my love for the game with your short poem

Bill Baker
Date: 11/22/2023 9:15:00 PM

I was lucky it didn't kill me. I should have known better, Sara kept telling me I was going to kill myself. LOL All water under the bridge now. Just didn't want to quit doing the things I love to do. I had to give up golf too. Now it's just walk an hour every day and 2 days a week at the health club for workouts. The workouts are getting close to the end also. Getting old is not that much fun for people that have been active all their lives. :-) I shouldn't complain, I'm heathy and still able to drive and get around. God is good!

Tom Woody
Date: 11/22/2023 4:29:00 PM

70? Wow. I made it to 57 before I "retired" from playing with the young guys. My knees were begging me for years lol

Bill Baker
Date: 11/22/2023 4:20:00 PM

I finally had to quit playing with 40 somethings 9 years ago at 70. Hurt my ankle a few times and it took weeks to heal. :-) It was time to give it up. Glad you're still at it, Tom, great exercise and fun. A plus that you still have the free throw touch, and the threes are always fun. Keep it up, my friend.

Joe Dimino

Date: 11/22/2023 6:30:00 AM

Still a victory...but like you say, nothing but net. There are greater heroes. Blessings my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/22/2023 4:17:00 PM

I agree, Joe. Thanks for the visit and comment. Bill

Silent One

Date: 11/21/2023 1:57:00 PM

An excellent idea for this form Bill.. You did this one so well..

Bill Baker
Date: 11/22/2023 4:15:00 PM

Thanks, my friend. I appreciate your visit and encouragement. Have a great week! Bill

Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/21/2023 11:30:00 AM

The coach and poet on steroids, Bill! Your poem perfectly expresses anticipation, stress, hope, relief and ultimate happiness. If this is for a contest, I hope it brings you a win! Having played basketball, I was right there with you! Gratitude and blessings. Happy Thanksgiving!

Bill Baker
Date: 11/21/2023 1:40:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Sam. I also want to congratulate you for having three of your poems published in the latest addition of Poetry Soup's Anthologies! YEAH!!! Have a great week, my friend, and Happy Thanksgiving! Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 11/21/2023 9:20:00 AM

Dear Bill, happy thanksgiving, i hope you and your family will have a lovely one. I love this lanterne, so unique and different on a subject that is not often written about. I can see that you love sports and how much you enjoy them through this write itself, as im not a fan of basketball, i dont know much about the game, im more of a soccer person. I hope your having a beautiful day. Pleasure always reading your various themed poems. Sending you light always

Bill Baker
Date: 11/21/2023 1:43:00 PM

Thank you for the visit, the comment, and the light, my friend. Have a pleasant day! Bill

Judy Ball

Date: 11/21/2023 8:12:00 AM

Never was a big football fan but do like basketball. Good job here Bill. God Bless, JB PS Thanks so much for your continued friendship and prayers. \

Bill Baker
Date: 11/21/2023 1:45:00 PM

You are welcome, Judy. Thanks for the visit and comment, my friend. Happy Thanksgiving! Bill

Charles Messina

Date: 11/21/2023 3:34:00 AM

...and the fade-away is GOOD! Nicely done, Bill. Standing at 5'7-1/2" basketball wasn't my strong sport (lol). But at 63 yrs young I still play second base on a fast-pitch baseball league on my sons team. Have a nice day, Charlie

Bill Baker
Date: 11/21/2023 1:51:00 PM

You're a brave man, Charlie. Baseball and Fast Pitch Softball were my first loves of sports. Thanks for the visit and comment, my friend. I want to congratulate you on having three of your poems published in the latest edition of Poetry Soup's Anthologies! Yeah!!! Have a great week! Bill

Eve Roper

Date: 11/20/2023 6:56:00 PM

Great imagery, Bill. My opinion of basket ball; Where are all the short people? When it comes to hiring players the qualification is they have to be very tall so they can win. I feel that is cheating. Awe, thank you for the congratulations on the poems entered for the book. I did submit 3, but one was a shape, "Resurrection"

Bill Baker
Date: 11/20/2023 8:07:00 PM

There are some adult leagues that are for people under 6' only. A lot of fun to play in them. Thanks for the comment, Eve. Have a pleasant week! Bill

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 11/19/2023 11:30:00 PM

Few words and a lot of action, fun! I could almost hear all the sound! Exciting!

Bill Baker
Date: 11/20/2023 4:36:00 PM

Thanks for the comments, BJ. Congratulations on getting two of your poems published in the latest Anthology! Yeah! Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Yann Rolland

Date: 11/19/2023 5:38:00 PM

NBA is good for the mental, i follow NHL very much,and always have good time, thanks Bill for inspiring poem ?

Bill Baker
Date: 11/20/2023 4:38:00 PM

My grandson does a blog on the Dallas Stars. Thanks for the comments, Yann. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 11/19/2023 12:32:00 PM

I have to say I loved the game but it had no love for a kid 5'9" with tiny hands, short arms, and a 18" vertical.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/19/2023 3:39:00 PM

I played in High School and College. I didn't hit 5' until my Freshman year in college. I graduated from one of the largest high schools in Texas and a former team I played on won the State Championship my senior year. I certain understand the disadvantage of being under 6' tall. :-) Thanks for the comments, my friend. Have a great week! Go to see you again, Bill

Mark Koplin

Date: 11/19/2023 5:34:00 AM

you just described the entire thrill of the game in just a few words, wow awesome Bill !!

Bill Baker
Date: 11/19/2023 3:40:00 PM

Thanks, Mark, I appreciate your comment, my friend. Fave a great week! Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/18/2023 7:10:00 PM

'In his sleep' ... 'Onions, baby, onions' ... 'Book it!' Some memories of life for me between age 14 - 40, filled with basketball above all else... Now, is the ball still round?! lol. ~ Ex-cager

Bill Baker
Date: 11/18/2023 8:29:00 PM

It's got to be smaller the way these guys shoot these days. Glad you enjoyed basketball as I did. We should have known each other in our teens, gw. I know we would have been good friends. Bill

Len Gasun

Date: 11/18/2023 6:08:00 PM

This is a brilliant lanterne poem my dear poet friend Bill. Basketball is your favorite I bet. Likewise. I love watching basketball games and I played once when I was working in a boys' school. I joined the women teachers' group. My main role was to grab/get the ball and pass to the tall ones. I enjoyed your lanterne a lot. Thanks a lot for sharing and for reading my poems. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 11/18/2023 8:30:00 PM

Thank you for the visits and comments, Len. Hugs, Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/18/2023 12:43:00 PM

This must be a fave sport for you, Bill. I love to watch it, much more than football, that's for sure.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/18/2023 3:54:00 PM

I loved playing basketball in High and College, just too small to go any further. I did play in adult leagues into my 40's. OH! you didn't ask for a bio? LOL Anyway, thanks for the comment, Andrea and congratulations for you contest win! Hugs, Bill

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/18/2023 11:45:00 AM

A wonderful, action filled poem. The picture is a fine companion. Best wishes

Bill Baker
Date: 11/18/2023 4:04:00 PM

Thanks for the comments, Evelyn. Smiles ~ Blessings, my friend. Bill

Lin Lane

Date: 11/18/2023 9:18:00 AM

The Pels are not doing do well this season. In fact... they suck. Tuesday night I'll be at the Magic's game in Orlando.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/18/2023 4:09:00 PM

That should be fun. Wish I was there! LOL Thanks for the visit and comments, Lin. Bill

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 11/18/2023 9:07:00 AM

A timely poem that honors the sport and tall people. Basketball is a difficult disciplne to learn. My hat's off to your poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/18/2023 4:12:00 PM

Thank you for the compliment, Hilda. I appreciate your comments on my poetry, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/18/2023 6:02:00 AM

Nicely penned lanterne, Bill. With your skill, you can use any and every form possible. Enjoyed reading this today. Have a wonderful weekend

Bill Baker
Date: 11/18/2023 4:11:00 PM

Thanks, my friend, I may try a few contests next year. It will help be learn different forms of poetry. I generally just read about one, then write one in the form. Have a pleasant weekend. Bill