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Of Trust and Money

He’d done this hundreds of times Step up to the line and make two dimes* Small crowds, large crowds, no matter He sunk ‘em all, every record shattered Three dribbles, a deep sigh Swish! Easy-as-pie ... How’d he miss with the title on the line ~ blinded by those dollar signs __________________________________ *'Two dimes' is slang for two points; in this case, two free throws made.

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Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/23/2025 12:19:00 PM

A terrible time to lose concentration. Thank you for 'telling it like it is'.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/23/2025 7:58:00 PM

Timing is everything, as they say...

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/23/2025 7:23:00 AM

Money and the game, any game, is always the plan, what will I do with my money, my attention wavers, and WHAM, BANG, I have lost the game, Why do gamblers normally lose, because luck is the next card, the next spin of the wheel or at the next slot machine. Although there is a huge difference between losing a game or gambling it away, both have to do with winning money. Interesting point made, enjoyed your write alot. Blessings Gershon, Jennifer.

David Fisher

Date: 2/22/2025 4:55:00 PM

Enjoyed your poetic weaving of money and the game. I wish I could have used the player's excuse.

Michael Tor

Date: 2/21/2025 7:08:00 AM

Your typical NBA player for sure Gershon...

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 2/21/2025 4:56:00 AM

LOL Gershon. Liked the end. Those dollar signs will do it all the time