The Old Ball Game

He throws the ball underhand
The grey muzzled dog slowly searches
They return to an old park bench
To sit with pigeons on their perches
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Wolf Avatar
November 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is intriguing. I thought you were just warming up, and the game was already over.
Bauer Avatar
November 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
nice one, john!
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