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Dodge Ball |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Dad is mad, Better stay out of his way. He has a tendency to throw things when he is angry. Children are always learning. I am the best dodge ball player in my class, maybe in the whole school. Ida [This message has been edited by Marchmadness (04-23-2008 10:11 PM).] |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Ida, Now you see that. There is something to be learned in every human encounter. At least he wasn’t throwing the kids. I have a brother-in-law who throws things. It’s not a good thing to do. this is a very well done poem, I like it. Bobby |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
Ida, this makes me sad… It also tells how children will take what is given to them and try to make the best of it. This is an excellent write. Tammy<333 |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you both for your interest and your nice comments. It's funny the things we remember just out of the blue. Ida |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
It's a sad state of affairs when people have to resort to throwing things to alleviate their anger. It doesn't do anyone any good but I'm afraid that is the way of the world. great write Ida. Lindsay |
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Seoulair Senior Member
since 2008-03-27
Posts 807Seoul S.Korea |
sigh. good poem. my father does not throw things but he was a heavy smoker. So, I was the second-hand smoker.  |
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xTr3m3sT Member
since 2008-03-03
Posts 415 |
I'm very adapt at dodging things myself, but instead of objects they are fists O_o good poem ;] |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
strong and powerful, gotta admit I like how you handled a tough subject |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Yes, dear Ida, out of the blue childhood events show up ... you wrote this one well! Love, Margherita  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I an sense some emotion in the this well written write MarchMadness! ARCTIC WIND |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ida, Excellent poem - sad subject. My heart goes out to you and what once was. Alison |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you for your comments. My father had a pretty nasty temper but he wasn't a completely bad person. He just lived what he had learned from a hard life. Ida |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Ida, what an unfortunate way for you to have excelled at dodge ball. Your plight is simply stated ~ however it was very effective in conveying your under-lying emotions. Your positive attitude is like the proverbial silver lining to the dark cloud. I can well-imagine you being the best little dodge-baller in your school! Loving hug, Linda |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
NIce writing...hope some good memorys come as well...James |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ida, I know what you mean, my father was not a bad man either - he was mentally ill. My writing reflects the good and the bad parts of him. Thank you for sharing your memories. Alison |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
interesting slice of 'real life' kind of 'write!' applause!! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you, Linda, Alison, James and Bruce. You are some of my favorite poets and my favorite people. Ida |
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