Intensity grips the bat-
grit interwoven with anxiety
Nothing less than a home run
wins approval in this boy’s game
The lone girl, I am aflame
with rage of inequality
(Took a coveted bat and
tight fist to get me here)
Dig my feet in and stare down
the pitcher, ready to ignite the field.
(Image my own)
Go, girl! π
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Smiling
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Wonderful words…
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Thanks π
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Wow! Amazing done! That’s some great juxtaposition. This is an elite poem. Great work, VJ!!!
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You are so nice. Thanks.
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Welcome! I’m nice most times, true. But also, you deserve these compliments. Your writing is at the top of the poetic game!
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Love the girls grit and determination in this poem. Still lots of issues with girls playing on boys teams, especially in small town hockey leagues.
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It’s true. Even in the big boy leagues, women have to go the extra mile to prove themselves.
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I can totally picture this scene! Why do we have to do/have all that to get in the game?
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Still holds true in many ways, doesn’t it? Thanks.
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I love this, very creative! It definitely resonates and not only due to my passion for the sport. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for stopping by.
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A fine coupling
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Thanks π
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I love what you’ve done with the baseball metaphor! The image is the perfect accompaniment.
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome!
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Bravo!
And your image is perfect – she’s coming at the viewer from out-of-nowhere – accelerating, no slowing down just cause you spotted her! (Hurrah for her!)
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Thanks Jazz. Female determination.
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