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kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

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0 posted 2005-07-25 07:52 PM

Tears

Drowsy sun hanging
Diamonds, baseballs, playoffs
Teen-aged tears falling

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Member Rara Avis

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1 posted 2005-07-25 07:59 PM

Learning to dry them is the essence of sports....but learning not to shed them at all, is the greatest mistake we can possibly learn from sports.

One of the best youth coaches I ever knew said something that has stayed with me for years -- "I don't want a kid with all talent and no heart. Give me a kid who cries when he loses, and I'll make a winner out of him every time."

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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

2 posted 2005-07-25 08:33 PM

Under a high sun
sweat, sweat, and then even more;
relatives see tears

~*~

Of course, it could have
been a bad day...

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

3 posted 2005-07-25 08:35 PM

'Tis that time of year once again.
They all can't win, but hopefully
grew and learned, and moved on in life.
It's all part of growing up...
summer and baseball.
And I agree with everything Ed had to say.
Good one m'friend.
Hugs~Nancy

Something tugs at me, I've no doubt of that.
Something from the sea, whichever one I'm near.
When I stray too far from beachland, it calls me back

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

4 posted 2005-07-25 09:17 PM

That is a great line, Mr. R. I've always preferred someone who gave it all, regardless of his or her talent.
Youth and summers pass, but heart lives on.
To S & E, ever comforting, thank you for your graciousness. Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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California

5 posted 2005-07-25 09:33 PM

Ken

The kid who learns how to cry early, is better able to keeps his heart open all his life. Loved this little slice of life poem, my friend!

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

6 posted 2005-07-25 10:07 PM

aw....and R is right, to not ever see them shed a tear is scarier!
I do understand. Hugs to all!

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

7 posted 2005-07-25 10:31 PM

Dear Martie and Kacy, so good of you to offer your thoughts. Thanks to both.

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

8 posted 2005-12-13 02:11 AM

Enjoyed the use of nature pulling in sports and emotion. How'd you do all that in such few words?!!!! .......*hugs*.......jo

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

9 posted 2005-12-13 07:23 AM

there's a bit of teenager in all of us...
including the tears~~

M

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

10 posted 2005-12-13 08:04 AM

It is good that they feel and have open hearts. Well done.

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

11 posted 2005-12-13 11:29 AM

Thank you, Jo, for bumping this one. I wrote it after my grandson's team had lost a close one and the rest of their season. Sometimes the right words just type themselves.
For nt and GS, your visits and words are most welcome and I thank you for them. Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

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