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Laughing With Me

I tried to play tennis but looked like a goose They took some pictures, said this is no use, I could hit the ball, but in the wrong place! Then I tried basketball, for I was tall Most of the time I could not get the ball, And everyone knew my name was not grace! Thought running or track might be my talent Tripped on my feet, on the pavement went, So pretty I lay there, with a red face! An athlete, not me, but I’ll tell you this With the right attitude, you cannot miss, If you laugh at yourself, you’ve won the race!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 5/29/2017 3:13:00 PM
Well done!!! You said it all.
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Date: 4/24/2017 9:47:00 AM
I really love this poem and the rhyme scheme was dope! Trying to fit in can be tough for a lot of people but I love how you summed it up about laughing at yourself. Great poem 7+ and Fav
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Betty Janko
Date: 4/24/2017 9:52:00 AM
Thank you so much for the rating and so glad you enjoyed it! I do laugh at myself a lot, especially these days at my age. At 73 there is a lot to laugh about! Lol!
Date: 4/22/2017 8:22:00 PM
I guess it's the same in life. Some people seem to be good at everything but others only a few. A very important message conveyed with humour. I like your rhyming patern too.
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Date: 4/22/2017 6:36:00 PM
Betty, you've got it down pat! LOL
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