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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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Written 3 years ago almost to the day A MAN’S GOTTA DO? “A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do!” To be in first place or to win the “game” But the meaning of “sport” or “sportsman” Is quickly turning into a dirty name. Though, some part of the definition May work and fit the way it is today “Mockery”, or “contemptuous mirth” Is how they act, and the way they play. They make the old term, “role model” Sound like something that’s obscene They teach the kids to lie and cheat Do drugs and fight and all in between. They act like prima donna harlots Selling their souls for the ol’ buck They couldn’t make it on their own And so, that cheating deal is struck. They make millions doing their “sport” And they think they are above it all Feel they can break the rules and laws And they will never take the fall. There should be a zero tolerance And one second chance, no more And if they don’t heed the warnings They should be kicked on out the door. They’re just one more bad example Of the many (over) privileged few Who aren’t made to walk the same line Just the same way as me and you. It’s not fair to the true sportsman Who will play the game by the rules Who use their talent, mind and heart As their only winning tools. But the people keep on coming And they don’t seem to mind the cost And keep paying for tickets to where One more American value will be lost. 12-8-2004 THEY'RE OUT! (the players strike) Whether it is in the "first" Or, at the bottom of "nine" All "sports" are businesses And only seek the "bottom line" The fans and the tradition Are "out" at the beginning And as far as I'm concerned They've played, their final inning. Read by Anderson Cooper on CNN 8-25-02 Del "Abe" Jones Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...I heard some comments today on the news stating some of the reasons they didn't expose this sooner. One reason was money, the steroid enhanced players created more excitement and brought in much needed fans...Looks like greed has struck again...James |
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