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When Snowballin' Was Sport

When I was a kid, snow-ballin’ was a sport
We had a snow-ballin’ field at school
If you didn’t want to be hit, you stayed away,
That was the principal’s golden rule!
He knew kids liked to throw snowballs
And, frequently someone would get hurt,
So, he established strict boundaries --
Violate the rules; the response was curt.

If one ventured onto the designated field
And got snow-balled, even badly hurt,
No excuses were admissible, rules were clear
No matter how many tears you’d spurt.
Now, such a field would be a liability
Schools would face a plethora of lawsuits
So, a venue for fun was carefully removed
Kids were forced into less litigious pursuits. 

Written October 16, 2022

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 10/17/2022 12:26:00 AM I loved snowball fights! Thank you for the reminder - good ole days when kids were kids. Login to Reply

John Lawless Date: 10/16/2022 6:59:00 PM Perhaps we should put this principal in charge.......of so many things.....for rules and laws are useless if not enforced Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/16/2022 7:11:00 PM I'm afraid he has gone on to his reward, John, but he was a fine principal.

Michael Tor Date: 10/16/2022 3:26:00 PM I remember those days Milton. It was a joy to do. I can remember where the bad kids would try and hit cars driving by. Lots of fun in those days now the lawyers got involved and the fun was taken alway. Insightful piece to read my friend brought back memories... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/16/2022 5:49:00 PM Thank you, Michael. Unfortunately, lawyers have ruined a lot of good things we used to enjoy.

Tom Cunningham Date: 10/16/2022 1:47:00 PM Sadly kids today will never see those fun days like we had. I'm all for safety etc but authorities are taking it too far in my opinion. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/16/2022 1:55:00 PM I couldn't agree more, Tom. It's very difficult for me to fit into our litigious society. I loved the days of rules and freedom! You know, as long as you didn't break the rules, you were free to do as you pleased. That seemed to work rather well.