Bowling Competition

There was bowling
Competition this early morn
All eight lanes were
In use, competitors worn

The games were tied
The competition tense
One lane after another
Were the pins all hit

Occasionally there would be a break
When the racker slacked at his job 
Then all pins would be hit
Really, really hard

Rocky being terrified by all the noise
Jumps into my lap wanting peace restored
No way can he understand
There are some things only God can control
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
March 19, 2010 at 3:27 AM
I like the analogy...your lap to god's arms. Rocky's fear to man's fear...nice. Smiles, Dane Ann
Esquire Avatar
February 24, 2010 at 5:17 PM
Dear Sara, Great write I use to Bowl 299 once I cryied for days I LOVE Reading YOU YOUR Liege ALWAYS...HG -- SOUP MAIL CALL
Loving Iii Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 3:50 PM
i'm gonna call this one "Bored in a Bowling Ally" John
Chachere Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 3:03 PM
aww. !adorable! Rocky sounds like it would be a little boys name.so so cute. -Always&Forever Lynette
Palli Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 12:39 PM
cute one!
Brown Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Thank you for sharing your poetry with us today Sara. Wishing you a wonderful week filled with inspiration. Thank you for your kind words. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 9:14 AM
Since I have four bowlers in my family in league competitions which I attend to watch them all .. I understand Rocky being terrified by all that noise.. hard on the ears but great on the eyes as is your poem today Sara.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
Chircop Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 8:57 AM
My mixed breed collie dog is afraid of storms ,thunder,hairdryers and anything with loads of noise, dogs a re adorable arent they?part of the family indeed.,Tnks for stopping by dear..Charma
Chircop Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 8:43 AM
I love to bowl..and enjoyed this poem..Charma
Strand Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 8:02 AM
Thanks for your welcome comments today Sara on my haiku.Rgds Brian
Taylor Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 6:59 AM
Sara - Re-read you poem sorry I missed the "storm" part - my bad. Thanks for your thoughts on my "Rejected". Have a nice day.
Taylor Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 6:17 AM
Good. I use to bowl so I can relate.
Culverhouse Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 6:06 AM
nicely penned, I had a rough night last night. Hope you are well.
Pickett Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 6:01 AM
interesting write about bowling? Awesome.... Good work my friend....:JP]
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