James Edward Lee Sr. Poet Imagism

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Passing the PILL?--

Passing the PILL?

Brightly sun beats sweat out of men-- 
Abreast, they hold and pass
A bumpy brownness roundball
Dirty-sweaty bronze-gray-brown bodies
Walk, hop, run skate and walk
Pop, shot shoot the pill, outside toll
  A hot brazen day on the Tarmac of ”Basketball”



8/21/26
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2026© Imagism

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Alison A Smith nee Howarth August 21, 2026 at 9:37 PM Vivid, kinetic imagery captures the heat, sweat, and relentless rhythm of a game played on unforgiving tarmac. The packed movement and earthy colour palette make the scene feel immediate and alive.🏀🏀