Softball-Sisters Swinging

Sisters swinging,
running,
catching.
We mean business,
as adults,
don’t erupt
like a jealous teen.

But,
she did;
I called her out.
She picked up
dirt, at home base,
and slung the particles
into contact-covered eyes.

To my surprise!
You know,
as a fully evolved adult,
you suck it up,
just like when the ball bounced -
smacked me on the chin.

Sisters swinging,
running,
catching;
they mean business
when they exact revenge
on the she-devil.

I didn’t see,
but I was told,
“We got her back!”
They had my back.
Be careful slinging dirt;
my sisters will call you
         “O U T!”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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DiMino Avatar
June 12, 2026 at 10:24 AM
What goes around~ etc.. Love it!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 3:08 PM
what a fun read. Reminds me of my softball-playing days. :-)
Rodrigues Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Thank you! I enjoyed writing it!
Buhagiar Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Bet you are not playing soft ball now. Great fun story.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 7:16 AM
LOL...not anymore
Hind Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 5:27 PM
....so we must grow up!! very interesting - if only we were all just forgiving...
Rodrigues Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM
I agree!
Dietrich Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Cool poem on that once upon a time America's favorite past time. Gosh. See you soon, Kim. You on the road now?
Rodrigues Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Yes, and looking forward to it! Hugs
Harp Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Ooohh, dirt into contact lenses, that's rough. This is a wonderful poem which also contains some word play. I like that the women try to protect each other from some "Karen.." some sore loser. Good theme. Moon Harp
Jones Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Heyyyyyyy not everyone is a negative Karen lol!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 7:39 AM
So glad you liked this! I had fun writing. This happened to me years go when I played softball with my workplace team. Hugs
Buehler Avatar
June 6, 2026 at 5:26 PM
So entertaining, witty and fun! Thank you for the smiles. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
June 6, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Thank you!
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