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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 Date: 7/13/2022 4:51:00 PM Ann, I love your baseball allegory of time flying by so fast. Congrats on your win for this touching write ~ John Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 8/31/2022 8:57:00 AM Thank you so much, John.

Jenna Logan Date: 7/1/2022 2:16:00 AM Congratulations on your winning write, Ann. Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 8/31/2022 8:58:00 AM Thank you so much, Jenna.

Sara Kendrick Date: 6/30/2022 12:31:00 PM Congrats on this winner in Emile's contest. Way to go. Sara Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 11/3/2022 9:37:00 AM Thank you so much, Sara!

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/30/2022 12:20:00 PM Congratulations on your win. What a "Wonderful" write. Have a blessed day writing away.................... Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 8/31/2022 8:59:00 AM Thank you so much, sweet Paula.

Emile Pinet Date: 6/30/2022 9:50:00 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. Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 6/30/2022 4:07:00 PM Thank you, Emile!

James Marshall Goff Date: 6/14/2022 6:52:00 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 Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 6/16/2022 2:34:00 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 Date: 6/9/2022 6:10:00 PM oh dear the looming empty cage....they have flown...great poem, enjoyed it Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 6/14/2022 3:56:00 PM It has been empty for quite some time, but summers just have a special place in memories.

James Marshall Goff Date: 6/6/2022 5:37:00 PM Love it Ann! Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 6/14/2022 3:56:00 PM Thank you so much, James.

Valsa George Date: 5/31/2022 8:43:00 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! Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 6/1/2022 7:16:00 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 Date: 5/31/2022 8:28:00 AM Memories come and memories go. Most stay though. Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 8/31/2022 9:00:00 AM Thank you, Victor.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/30/2022 5:46:00 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 Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 5/31/2022 7:38:00 AM Thank you so very much, Connie. Sons have been gone for a long time, but summer brings memories of how fast time flies