Volleyball

There was a time when I stood tall

             Especially in college, playing NCAA Volleyball.

   Oh, the trips we went on to the various meets

             Winning and losing in those much vaunted heats.

   We weren't great then, now I can't jump at all.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 8:27 AM
oh, that last line is SO FUNNY. I loved volleyball. I USED to jump really well, but now I hardly jump at all. hahaha (over 50 does that to most of us!) LUv, Andrea
Mehta Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Very interesting and humorous write on Volleyball, Daniel. Good luck
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