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The Pirates |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
3 to 5 years old in brand new uniforms of purple and gold. Standing proud and tall, They're ready to play T-ball. The coaches are trying hard to set down some rules for these tiny tots who have never been to school. There's a bit of dissension and some vying for attention, a few power struggles forming, tempers flaring without warning, some arguing and shouting, hurt feelings and some pouting. The situation is unnerving but the coaches have been observing and now they understand their role. They must keep those parents under control. Ida Werrett |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
Oh my gumbo, lol! That was absotively hilarimous! I loved it! And The Pirates was my first little league team ever, so that made it awesome for me from the start! ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Ida, Isn't that the truth. My boys used to play little league baseball. The kids had a great time, but the parents were sometimes!!! Well, you know what I mean. Love Bobby |
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PrestonThePoet Member
since 2007-11-07
Posts 87 |
ah, i remember back in my days. Wonderful nostalgic feeling from this poem. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi Ida, very good observation ...Know the parents you will know the kids... thanks yann |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
well said! (and so true)... applause for this 'penning'! |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Hi Ida, Nice to read about baseball. I’ve seen it only on Television. In India we play cricket very similar to baseball. Kids and parents are the same all over the world I guess. Nice write. Prasad |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed the Write!  ARCTIC WIND |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for your comments. My three year old great granddaughter is playing T-ball. Very interesting experience. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
How cute, dear Ida! Well, I went on You-Tube to see something about this T-ball and found some funny examples of five year olds with parents too ... You have done a great job with this one. Love, Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"The situation is unnerving but the coaches have been observing and now they understand their role. They must keep those parents under control." lol Ain't that the truth!!! An adorable write from an adorable poetess! Loveya! Linda |
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sklagurl17 Junior Member
since 2008-09-08
Posts 43nc. |
Very true! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Loved the humour - and the sad truth - in your poem, Ida. I agree very much with Yann's comment, and in addition, I think that the world's problems would be alleviated - if not quite completely solved - if parents behaved better, and thus brought up their children better. - Owl |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
how true, how true...takes me back to the time I was in the Atome League...the worst behaviour was always in the stands |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This is actually sweet and disturbing all at once... What a keen and sensitive eye you have!  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
The situation is unnerving but the coaches have been observing and now they understand their role. They must keep those parents under control. You wrote it oh so well Ida dear, the parents are often worse than the kids. great write, much enjoyed. Love Lindsay |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Call them as you see them, This is a home run. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Go Pirates! Ida, I loved this. It reminded me of when I would go to my nephew's soccer game when he was five. They would forget what they were doing and make roads in the middle of the field. xoxoxo A |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Yeah boy! Pegged this well you did! Many years ago but I remember wanting to POP! a few parents that were ruining it for everyone...especially their own kids... KEWL WRITE! j. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
exactly...James |
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K-K Member
since 2008-03-13
Posts 153Indiana |
What an adorable write!! And so very true, I stand next to one of those parents(My fiance) at all the games. You know they are playing for the gold at that age!!!!LOL Enjoyed!! |
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