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On My Own For The First Time

I am adopted and a single child having a stammer since pre-school I also loved soccer to play and watch at 12, I got to go to my first game, real cool! This was fab to go on my own for the very first time just me a real sense of freedom I stood there on the terrace standing tall as a tree That was the first of many games throughout lots of years many victories among many defeats the atmosphere and thrill tingle my ears Looking back now to a special memory that first day lies special in my heart feeling that sense of security but free this was to mould me in no small part That day prepared me for future life whatever struggles of life would face the grounding I made then framed me to lift myself over every hilltop without a trace

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Date: 3/6/2025 12:05:00 PM
Being a single mom for several years, Ricky asked me to sit with him to watch whether it was cricket, football, rugby or tennis. The only time I saw anything live was when we visited my cousin when i was still in my teens who lived in Rhodesia, and his family took us to horse racing , so I placed a few bets and won every time! BLESSINGS, JENNIFER.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 3/7/2025 6:34:00 AM
Thanks Jennifer, Glad it brought back some nice memories for you, Trust all is well and trust you'll have a blessed weekend, Gordon
Date: 3/3/2025 11:41:00 PM
Such a nice memory Gordon. I don't like watching games on t.v. but loved it when we attended games in person, the excitement is over the top! I love your poem.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 3/4/2025 3:06:00 AM
Thanks BJ, Glad you loved this piece, I only watch games on tv as the price to go to a game is so expensive here in Scotland. Have a great day,Gordon
Date: 3/3/2025 9:01:00 PM
Hi Gordon, I know that you were having acute stammering and as a result, you encountered some inferiority complex as a child. But that day when you played soccer and became a victor, it pepped up your self confidence. From then on, through success and defeat you have remained calm and cool. A poem giving great inspiration to those who read this. Thanks dear friend for sharing.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 3/4/2025 3:04:00 AM
Thanks Valsa, Glad you enjoyed this piece and appreciate your understanding of my struggles, actually I never played soccer that day, I was watching my fav team where I lived at the time.Blessings,Gordon
Date: 3/1/2025 8:15:00 AM
Hi Gordon, it’s a great feeling to be free, it took a very long time for it to happen to me. I was brought up near to the Aston Villa football stadium, my dad was a supporter and two of my sisters still are. I remember well the loud cheers when Villa scored a goal. Happy days they were back then… Beryl
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 3/3/2025 6:13:00 AM
Thanks Beryl, Glad you enjoyed this piece and I echo your sentiments about about football as I take it your club was Aston Villa. Have a great day, Gordon
Date: 2/25/2025 4:32:00 PM
Great poem. I love watching sports. My son and I used to watch UCLA soccer.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/26/2025 6:07:00 AM
Thanks David, Glad you enjoyed this one and thought it a great poem. Have a great day,Gordon
Date: 2/22/2025 9:43:00 AM
- Life will offer both good and demanding times ... "many victories among many defeats" ... loved football ... play and watch ... freedom ... "I stood there on the terrace standing tall as a tree" ... To me it sounds like you weren't part of the team, Gorden - hugs
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/23/2025 5:19:00 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise, Glad you liked this piece I wasn't part of the team I was a supporter watching on. Blessings,Gordon
Date: 2/21/2025 7:10:00 PM
Hello Gordon, Apologies for dropping off the radar a few days but had some catching up to do. Anywho...LOVE this sports related piece of poetry as it reminds me of my own early year football and track running days. I was quite the athlete as well and sounds like you were too. This poem brings back many of my own wonderful memories. Have a great weekend and of course...Write On!
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/22/2025 3:58:00 AM
Hello Terrell, Glad you enjoyed this piece, afraid I was never the athletic type just enjoyed watching sports especially soccer as you guys call it, in UK it's football. Hope you have a great weekend, blessings,Gordon
Date: 2/21/2025 9:50:00 AM
sounds like a powerful and wonderful memory, gordon! not many of us can remember such a moment - you are fortunate to be able to do so...
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/21/2025 12:13:00 PM
Thanks Ilene, Glad you were impressed with this piece and found it powerful memory. Blessings,Gordon

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