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Stirring Reveries

Oft-times I dreamed I'd save the day Victory snatch in a miraculous way A last-second full-court heave Swishing through as opponents grieve Such stirring game-time reveries My private universe, fancy-free Alas, the coach's summons never came ~ Glued to the bench, we lost the game September 17, 2020 My Private Universe Poetry Contest Sponsor: Julia Ward

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/5/2020 3:28:00 PM

One of the baseball commentators here in SF often calls your experience "riding the pine." Not a fun ride or fun outcome. But, you did garner a win out of all of those splinters! Congrats and an elbow bump at home plate!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/7/2020 12:20:00 PM

Sorry, getting to the point, can't help with the splinters. Lots of luck with a good pair of tweezers!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/5/2020 6:00:00 PM

Now I just need to get all those splinters out! Thanks, Sam! :) gw

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 10/4/2020 4:41:00 PM

Gershon, this is so neat!.... Bless all your little losing souls....! 'Glued to the bench' Your cute memory is causing me to laugh. Love the expression - victory snatch etc. Congratulations, your loss there translated to a Win!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/4/2020 7:10:00 PM

Well, I guess I can take the splinters out of my derriere now. lol. Thank you, Sigrid.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/4/2020 1:43:00 PM

Maybe your 15 minutes just hasn't arrived yet gw. ;) Nicely presented! Congratulations! Linda

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/4/2020 7:07:00 PM

I'm running out of time, even for 15 minutes! lol. Thanks, Linda. :) gw

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 10/4/2020 7:57:00 AM

I love these types of daydreams...alas! we hardly ever get to see them come true. Well done Gershon...but you didn't lose the game here. Congrats on your placement.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/4/2020 7:05:00 PM

I guess I've now eked out a win. Thanks for helping me take notice. ~ Unglued

Julia Ward

Date: 10/4/2020 3:33:00 AM

Well done for your poem doing well in my contest, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/4/2020 6:58:00 PM

Thank you, Julia, and thank you for sponsoring this fine contest. Light and Joy, Gershon