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First Date

'Twas for a freshman dance called Turnabout, Her invitation was such a surprise; She was tall and fair, exuding social grace, A bashful jock was I, so out-of-place. Her brother drove us, a gallant gesture, I actually sat down next to him! Left her fuming alone in the back seat, Fighting off tears, smiling a smile so grim. The moon shone bright, the stars brightly twinkling, Heaven-sent alluring constellations; Comets and meteors painted the sky, Midst planets with dazzling rotations. Whilst down on Earth, a fair maiden's distress Let disappointment her fair cheek caress.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 10/16/2020 12:04:00 AM
Gershon, I felt so out-of-place in my dating years, so this resonates (painfully!) with me. I went to see this one because it was apparently your first sonnet (at Soup at least?) Nicely done, with a real human touch. Out of curiosity, what sport(s) were you a jock in? Cheers ~ John
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John Watt
Date: 10/16/2020 1:15:00 PM
I've always enjoyed playing sports, but I was more of a nerd in HS and college. Intramural volleyball, badminton, softball, racquetball; those were my favorites. I still play racquetball. Tennis too, if I can get my opponents to stop laughing at my goofy serve, lol! I admire anyone who can play basketball well - I'm terrible at it! ~ Word Nerd
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/16/2020 6:23:00 AM
Yeah, you're right, John. This isn't bad for a first sonnet... And I'm still 'trying to write one.' lol... As for jockdom: I was really a basketball jock; played football too because of peer pressure -- bad move. Ruined my right knee, although I managed to run on it until age 56. Then everything started to go... But my favorite sport is baseball. How about you? Were a 'jock' too? ~ Jocks Hate Poets lol
Date: 2/14/2018 7:52:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Gershon!.. Happy Valentine's Day Hugs Eve ~`*
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/14/2018 8:02:00 PM
Thank you, Eve! HVD to you as well. :) Gershon
Date: 2/14/2018 6:45:00 AM
Back with congrats, Gershon.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/14/2018 11:40:00 AM
Hey, we both did it this time. (Maybe we'll be a "tag team" someday)...But yours was REALLY TOPS!! Congrats, gw
Date: 2/14/2018 6:19:00 AM
Nicely done, Gershon, congrats on your win. John
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Date: 2/12/2018 7:50:00 AM
Delightfully funny. Well done, Gershon.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/14/2018 11:37:00 AM
Thank you, Line. And once again, congratulations to you on your richly-deserved first place trophy winner!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/12/2018 1:10:00 PM
Thank you, as always...Always wonder what happened to that young lady. She was a real winner too---and I, nowhere near ready for prime time. What a mismatch that was. What did she ever see in me, I wonder...Line, I really appreciate your support and encouragement. Best, Gershon
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/12/2018 1:10:00 PM
Thank you, as always...Always wonder what happened to that young lady. She was a real winner too---and I, nowhere near ready for prime time. What a mismatch that was. What did she ever see in me, I wonder...Line, I really appreciate your support and encouragement. Best, Gershon

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