Prime-School's Out

On
the green,
teams often
numbered seventeen,
our jumpers placed as goal posts,
such after-school football now a long-lost dream.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Heck Avatar
March 4, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Dear Brian - Congratulations on your WIN in Nigel's contest! Peace always, John
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March 2, 2009 at 6:10 PM
So much time spent playing, it's a wonder we tend to forget how huge play factored in our lives as children. Maybe that's why we all still play with words, huh? Congratulations on your win in Nigel's PRIME-ary contest. Warm regards, John.
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February 18, 2009 at 3:59 PM
I remember the days of playing outside until well past dark. No sitting around the house when there was a beautiful day to be had! Great write, here, Brian! Donna
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February 17, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Congratulations Brian! I always had to get home to milk cows and feed the horses, cows, pigs and chickens after school so I never got to experience anything like this. I do love football though..got to see plenty of high school games playing in the band! :-) aahhh those good ole days! Great poem Brian! Trudy
Jordan Avatar
February 16, 2009 at 4:47 PM
Brian congratulations on placing in Nigel's contest - God Bless you Brian, MJ
La France Avatar
February 16, 2009 at 4:30 PM
congratulations on your place in the contest.. I remember watching the games after school and cheering the team on..
Gass Avatar
February 16, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Congratulations on your win in Nigles contest, Brian! Love, Robin
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February 16, 2009 at 2:49 PM
Those kind of times were the best! Congrats on your win in the contest. BG
Richards Avatar
February 16, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Congratulations, on being chosen in this enjoyable contest! Well deserving poem! Such great memories of days on the green! ~ Carrie
Richards Avatar
January 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM
I'd be sitting in the bleachers...cheering you on! ~ Carrie
Gass Avatar
January 25, 2009 at 9:28 AM
I can see them playing withh all the exuberance and sincerety as only they can at such an age. Lovely and uplifting even with the sad note at the end. Love, Robin
Higgins Avatar
January 25, 2009 at 6:29 AM
This is wonderful Brian. The real football played on fileds with makeshift goal post..thanks for taking me down memory lane brother.
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January 25, 2009 at 4:06 AM
beautiful memories Brian, love, Kristin
Moreno Avatar
January 25, 2009 at 3:36 AM
Great memories of a beautiful past, thanks for sharing...Raul
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