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Quitters Never Win

On the football field young Davy hurt his knee
Lots of excruciating pain, yes-sir-ee,
He is never a quitter
Says he is never fitter
Continuing playing to win is the key.


May 11, 2021
for "Quitters Never Win" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Margarita Lillico

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Caren Krutsinger

May 15, 2021 at 4:52 PM

I am always horrified when I hear that a football player with an injury is determined to continue playing. So sad! “Winning is the key” tongue in cheek.

L Milton Hankins

May 15, 2021 at 5:11 PM

Definitely tongue-in-cheek. But, with some of these younger athletes who don't know what the future holds in terms of disfigurement, disability, and chronic pain, winning is everything.

Ann Foster

May 14, 2021 at 9:25 AM

Well written... true. Life is hard and it is to quit. Ann... Iris Rancher

L Milton Hankins

May 14, 2021 at 9:52 AM

Thanks for your thoughtful read, Ann. I really appreciated your visit to my page. Incidently, congratulations on your POTD!

Alkas Poetry

May 14, 2021 at 6:01 AM

Never give up, keep believing and doing what we know to do to finally win ...! salute alkas

L Milton Hankins

May 14, 2021 at 8:04 AM

That seems to be true, Alkas. Thanks for your comment.

Andrea Dietrich

May 13, 2021 at 1:49 PM

WELL done, Milt!

L Milton Hankins

May 13, 2021 at 2:46 PM

Well, I hope Margarita thinks so! I'm certain Davy has learned his lesson!

Virginia Gelok

May 12, 2021 at 6:50 PM

I enjoyed the verse but hope winning doesn't have to be that painful for most! Good luck.

L Milton Hankins

May 13, 2021 at 11:44 AM

Let's hope not! Thanks, Virginia.

Lindsay Laurie

May 12, 2021 at 4:29 PM

Hello Milton ... if he keeps it up Arthur Itis will soon become his friend for life. We tried to instill in our kids that winning is not as important as doing your best for the team - thanks Milton - Lindsay

L Milton Hankins

May 13, 2021 at 11:44 AM

Thank you, Lindsay. That is the most important lesson to learn in sports, I think.

Gershon Wolf

May 11, 2021 at 6:12 PM

Ouch. This one hit home. I was Davy at age 16. Permanently screwed my knee, then in succession, my ankles and feet. Lucky that I got to 57 before I broke down totally. Now I can barely walk right. 'Saturday's hero' is a -- fool, mostly. Oh, well. Water over the dam for me now. :) gw

L Milton Hankins

May 13, 2021 at 11:42 AM

If you had only known...right? See Janice's comment below.

Janice Canerdy

May 11, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Very well-done, uplifting, Milton. My granddaughter, soccer player, tore up one knee--then the other the very next year--pain, surgeries, therapy on and on. At the sports recognition program, when she was a senior, the coach gave her a special award (actually created one for her!) God knows she earned it. Janice

L Milton Hankins

May 13, 2021 at 11:42 AM

But, you'll always wonder was the "special award" worth the pain and sorrow???? Thanks for sharing, Janice.

Georgia Lackely

May 11, 2021 at 12:25 PM

YES SIR EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Phillis Lovefred

May 11, 2021 at 12:23 PM

L. Milton Hankins this is a good poem but i think that it is probably not a good idea to keep playnig footbals when your knee is hurted. Plz go to hospital - hazel

L Milton Hankins

May 13, 2021 at 11:41 AM

Right on, Phillis...I wholeheartedly agree!

Georgia Lackely

May 11, 2021 at 12:27 PM

HAZEL U R TOOO KIND> I HOPE GOD IS LOOKING AT YOU>>>BUT NOT ALL THE TIME LAUGHING FAC WINKY FACE THUMBS UP THUMBS UP

Rico Leffanta

May 11, 2021 at 11:52 AM

Yes, winning is certainly more important than all the money he will spend on healthcare for his knee over the next sixty years .....

L Milton Hankins

May 13, 2021 at 11:40 AM

No, it is not, Rico. I was a massage therapist in private practice for about six years, and I can tell you those who play sports in high school are destined for bad knees, ankles, and shoulders in later life. I have wondered if it is worth it, but most who played say it was. Who knows?

Georgia Lackely

May 11, 2021 at 12:26 PM

EXACTLY RIGHT RICO I HAVE A FIXED INCOME!!!

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