Left-Handed Lament

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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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Date: 2/27/2025 10:16:00 AM
Nice! Love the levity and giving the right handed readers some perspective! Xo
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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
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.
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Date: 2/27/2025 12:03:00 PM
Have definitely been there! Thank you Eve :)
Date: 2/24/2025 8:09:00 PM
Lighthearted and fun!
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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
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
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Date: 2/24/2025 6:55:00 PM
Thank you Majesty; I am most flattered :)
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!
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Date: 2/24/2025 6:54:00 PM
lol touche'! Hello James.
Date: 11/28/2023 1:32:00 PM
I'm.right handed.... however your poem is great.. I hope you are well.
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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 :)
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
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Date: 2/24/2025 6:51:00 PM
LOLOL James you caught me completely by surprise with this one. Thank you James
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...
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Date: 2/24/2025 6:49:00 PM
If only that were always true Joanna lol. Thank you :)
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.
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Date: 2/24/2025 6:48:00 PM
I'm glad to see so many who get the humor I intended. Thank you David.
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
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Date: 2/24/2025 6:47:00 PM
LOL I choose to believe that Carl! How are you my friend?
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. :)
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Date: 2/24/2025 6:45:00 PM
Kina how are you? Thank you, forgive my extremely belated reply.
Date: 8/6/2023 4:20:00 AM
I think this is a great poem.
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Date: 2/24/2025 6:43:00 PM
Thank you John :)
Date: 8/4/2023 2:34:00 AM
Balance kaput, I understand that. Congrats on your win!
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Date: 8/5/2023 12:31:00 PM
Hey Barbara! How are you? Thank you :)
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 :)
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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.
Date: 7/25/2023 7:59:00 PM
Back my friend with big congratulations
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Date: 8/5/2023 12:29:00 PM
Well hello again! Thanks Eve
Date: 7/25/2023 4:28:00 PM
Congrats on your podium win. Well done
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Date: 8/5/2023 12:28:00 PM
Thank you very much SV :)
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
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Date: 8/5/2023 12:27:00 PM
Hey Jan! I am happy to see your visit. Thank you :)
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. ;-)
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Date: 7/25/2023 11:33:00 AM
Lol too true my Sister! Thanks Lin
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
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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!
Date: 7/14/2023 5:42:00 PM
I like how your poem hits a variety of things...totally fun!
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Date: 7/19/2023 8:09:00 AM
Morning David, thanks so much.
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.
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Date: 7/19/2023 8:09:00 AM
Hello Eve, thank you very much :)
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