Judo

Bow to the mat’s ritual space The dance begins Bare feet skip Fingers grip sleeves Legs sweep Fight to keep balance strange tango Now – A flash of white, thud, shout, Ippon! The referee’s hand shoots up In salute 5/10/2017 For contest: Sports Short Sponsored by Joseph Soper

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Line Gauthier

Date: 7/26/2018 9:31:00 PM

Lovely description of judo in action. Well done, Agnes.

John Michaels

Date: 5/12/2017 7:29:00 AM

Lovely fluidity to the poem, Agnes - captures the grace of movement and the intensity of the match. Many years ago, I used to practice Karate, so thank you for bringing up those memories! Best of luck in the contest. Regards, John.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/12/2017 12:39:00 PM

Thank you, John.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/11/2017 7:45:00 PM

Awesome. What a way to show this sport, AGnes!!!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/12/2017 12:39:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/11/2017 3:05:00 PM

greeat progression of judo movement, agnes.... superb images too!..huggs

Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/11/2017 4:02:00 PM

Thanks, Nette.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/11/2017 1:46:00 PM

Brilliantly penned Agnes i recall you saying your son did judo and having tried it in my youth this is a perfect description of the sport ... its an ippon from me!:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/11/2017 2:02:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. You did judo? Cool!