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Author's note: A bit of tongue in cheek fun here. Though I am ambidextrous in most things, my husband says my thinking "is very much left-handed." My response was, "Since you are right handed, your accusation must mean 'able to get to the point without using an inordinate amount of utterly unnecessary words.'" -.-

My paper is always turned so people don't judge; because yes if it's vertical my work will be smudged. With the other I've tried to write; but man it just doesn't look right. When I bat on that side the ump runs to hide. I can't even start on that foot, my balance pretty much kaput. And do not get me started on that 'right-handed thinking;' to grasp that logic's like being on a ship that is sinking! So over the decades I've often had to interject, that being left-handed is the obvious 'correct.'

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Crystol Woods

Date: 2/27/2025 10:16:00 AM

Nice! Love the levity and giving the right handed readers some perspective! Xo

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/27/2025 12:04:00 PM

Lol thank you Crystol. It was more a slide at my husband, but hey, why not share it! Lol

Eve Roper

Date: 2/26/2025 10:38:00 PM

Enjoyed reading. In my case, it seems, that some, just don't understand what I am trying to say.

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/27/2025 12:03:00 PM

Have definitely been there! Thank you Eve :)

Karen Jones

Date: 2/24/2025 8:09:00 PM

Lighthearted and fun!

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/27/2025 12:02:00 PM

It was fun, especially looking at the cocked eyebrow of my husband lol. Thank you again Karen

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/1/2024 7:23:00 PM

FJ, this is so cute. Loved the explanation in the beginning. Love the photos. Hope all well. You look so pretty. Big hugs

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/24/2025 6:55:00 PM

Thank you Majesty; I am most flattered :)

James Inman

Date: 1/1/2024 9:28:00 PM

Hi FJ, what a clever right, oh sorry left, no wait (a clever) write. Yeah that's it. What can I say, the understanding of a left handed poem by a right handed brain. Clever WRITE!

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/24/2025 6:54:00 PM

lol touche'! Hello James.

Silent One

Date: 11/28/2023 1:32:00 PM

I'm.right handed.... however your poem is great.. I hope you are well.

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/24/2025 6:53:00 PM

Good evening S1; I hope you are well. Life has thrown some set-backs; trying to catch up :)

James Peranteau

Date: 11/26/2023 10:38:00 PM

Wow, I'm ambidextrous myself Ej...well; my oesophagus and my rectum are... they both believe it or not, spew obnoxious air out ;) It's been sum years since i've read your writes...it's been a pleasure...have an awesome Winter...much love, james

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/24/2025 6:51:00 PM

LOLOL James you caught me completely by surprise with this one. Thank you James

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/6/2023 11:58:00 PM

Being left-handed means you are more creative than others, FJ:) great wit here:) continue to rule with your left...

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/24/2025 6:49:00 PM

If only that were always true Joanna lol. Thank you :)

Tom Woody

Date: 9/1/2023 4:46:00 PM

My left arm is pretty useless. Can't throw a ball, can't write. I'm a righty all the way, FJ

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/24/2025 6:49:00 PM

I'm hearing that a lot Tom lol. But I have accomplished being able to do a few things with my non-dominant right :D

David Grimm

Date: 8/23/2023 9:18:00 PM

I am lefty in a right handed world. I can use both hands well. Right handed people will never understand and appreciate being a lefty. Thanks for the laugh.

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/24/2025 6:48:00 PM

I'm glad to see so many who get the humor I intended. Thank you David.

Carl Fraser

Date: 8/10/2023 10:39:00 AM

Hi FJ I too am a left hander in this right-handed world and I too can use both hands equally well as well as they say left handers are the most creative because we think outside the box. Great write my friend Blessings Carl

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/24/2025 6:47:00 PM

LOL I choose to believe that Carl! How are you my friend?

Akkina Downing

Date: 8/8/2023 7:09:00 PM

Awe, I’ve missed you my beautiful friend! This one just got me smiling, and of coir congratulations on your win! Hope you’re doing great. :)

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/24/2025 6:45:00 PM

Kina how are you? Thank you, forgive my extremely belated reply.

John Blake

Date: 8/6/2023 4:20:00 AM

I think this is a great poem.

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/24/2025 6:43:00 PM

Thank you John :)

Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 8/4/2023 2:34:00 AM

Balance kaput, I understand that. Congrats on your win!

FJ Thomas
Date: 8/5/2023 12:31:00 PM

Hey Barbara! How are you? Thank you :)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 7/30/2023 4:35:00 PM

Great writing, FJ ... I love the rhyming in this poem ... I'm right-handed, but sometimes, without thinking about it, I find myself using my left for things like eating ... It just feels right, I guess :)

FJ Thomas
Date: 8/5/2023 12:30:00 PM

Just means you're working both sides of that brain lol. It is nice to see you Kelly, thank you for the visit.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/25/2023 7:59:00 PM

Back my friend with big congratulations

FJ Thomas
Date: 8/5/2023 12:29:00 PM

Well hello again! Thanks Eve

Speaks Volumes

Date: 7/25/2023 4:28:00 PM

Congrats on your podium win. Well done

FJ Thomas
Date: 8/5/2023 12:28:00 PM

Thank you very much SV :)

Jan Allison

Date: 7/25/2023 3:55:00 PM

thanks for the giggles Flo, many congrats on your top spot, its soooo good to see you :-) hugs Jan xx

FJ Thomas
Date: 8/5/2023 12:27:00 PM

Hey Jan! I am happy to see your visit. Thank you :)

Lin Lane

Date: 7/25/2023 11:00:00 AM

Ha Flo. It's a matter of whatever works! Congratulations on your first place win, kind sister. ;-)

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/25/2023 11:33:00 AM

Lol too true my Sister! Thanks Lin

Timothy Ray

Date: 7/18/2023 7:19:00 AM

the perfect morning poem...such a delightful path your quill has given us...love the juxtaposition of humor and moments when the brain has to put it in reverse and do that line again

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/19/2023 8:11:00 AM

I'm glad you caught it! I was worried it would get lost in the wording. Thank you Timothy!

David Fisher

Date: 7/14/2023 5:42:00 PM

I like how your poem hits a variety of things...totally fun!

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/19/2023 8:09:00 AM

Morning David, thanks so much.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/13/2023 9:05:00 PM

Hum. I have a son and his son that is also ambidextrous. They eat and write with their right, but a power house hit when playing baseball. I enjoyed reading. Hugs my friend.

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/19/2023 8:09:00 AM

Hello Eve, thank you very much :)