Ann Peck Poet Rhyme

Birds and Baseball

I thought to write of butterflies.
Also of birds, their lovely song.
but then I came to realize
poems about them are miles long.
            I'll write at last
            of seasons past.

I watched a bird, in air, snag flies
and began writing a new song
of catcher's mitt and time that lies.
I thought time lasts, but I was wrong.
           Sons will age, too
           Time thought I knew.

May 30, 2022
for Posie Poem Contest
by Emile Pinet
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FIFTH PLACE

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John Watt July 13, 2022 at 4:51 PM Ann, I love your baseball allegory of time flying by so fast. Congrats on your win for this touching write ~ John Ann Peck August 31, 2022 at 8:57 AM Thank you so much, John.

Jenna Logan July 1, 2022 at 2:16 AM Congratulations on your winning write, Ann. Ann Peck August 31, 2022 at 8:58 AM Thank you so much, Jenna.

Sara Kendrick June 30, 2022 at 12:31 PM Congrats on this winner in Emile's contest. Way to go. Sara Ann Peck November 3, 2022 at 9:37 AM Thank you so much, Sara!

Paula Goldsmith June 30, 2022 at 12:20 PM Congratulations on your win. What a "Wonderful" write. Have a blessed day writing away.................... Ann Peck August 31, 2022 at 8:59 AM Thank you so much, sweet Paula.

Emile Pinet June 30, 2022 at 9:50 AM Congratulations Ann! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. This contest was challenging, but your poem made the best ten poems list, well done my friend, Emile. Ann Peck June 30, 2022 at 4:07 PM Thank you, Emile!

James Marshall Goff June 14, 2022 at 6:52 PM Stopped on your last line again Ann...really twists and spins the reader's mind...needed tonite..turned 66 today...ma's still alive & independent @ 93..(I'm her State pca) just family, so much love to experience & remember Ann Peck June 16, 2022 at 2:34 PM Happy Birthday! You're still young. Keep those memories close, they'll be important someday. Yay to your mom! That's great!

Timothy Ray June 9, 2022 at 6:10 PM oh dear the looming empty cage....they have flown...great poem, enjoyed it Ann Peck June 14, 2022 at 3:56 PM It has been empty for quite some time, but summers just have a special place in memories.

James Marshall Goff June 6, 2022 at 5:37 PM Love it Ann! Ann Peck June 14, 2022 at 3:56 PM Thank you so much, James.

Valsa George May 31, 2022 at 8:43 PM We never know how time flies.... ! Our children are ever children in our minds. But on looking at them with beard and masculine frames, we are made to believe that years have fled and they have grown. Great poem.... ! I think I must also try this poetic form....! All the best Ann! Ann Peck June 1, 2022 at 7:16 AM Thanks, Valsa. It seems summer brings so many memories. You're right ~ they remain children in our minds. This is my first attempt at Posie, but I think I love it :)

Victor Buhagiar May 31, 2022 at 8:28 AM Memories come and memories go. Most stay though. Ann Peck August 31, 2022 at 9:00 AM Thank you, Victor.

Connie Marcum Wong May 30, 2022 at 5:46 PM Watching our children grow, time goes by much too quickly. I see that even more with my grandchildren. Your poem stung my tender heart. I am Faving this little gem Ann. Blessings xxoo Ann Peck May 31, 2022 at 7:38 AM Thank you so very much, Connie. Sons have been gone for a long time, but summer brings memories of how fast time flies