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Unsportsmanlike Behavior

If you read the reviews And review the reports, You'll conclude I'm a dude Who is no good at sports. At badminton, lawn darts, or table tennis, No record of my name's in that book by Guinness. When I tried to play baseball The coach was sarcastic. I ran like a windmill, he said, That was spastic. But the rest of my teammates said they had no bothers 'cause I kept the bench nice and warm for the others. Gymnastics, wrestling, touch football, the same, I was simply no good at those physical games. Even when I tried golf All the caddies would scoff, So the country club canceled my guest privileges pass. So, suffice it to say my abilities lay In arenas requiring less sweating. I eschewed the life athletic And pursued one more aesthetic, But two things I excel at, I'm betting. I'm quite good at remembering small victories I win, And my flops I am tops at forgetting. Entered You Choose Poetry Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand Jan. 11, 2023 Honorable Mention Thanks, Brian

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Date: 1/16/2023 3:25:00 AM
Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Sara
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 1/16/2023 10:52:00 AM
Thanks, Sara. An "Honorable Mention" in one of Brian's contests is, indeed, as good as a "win".
Date: 7/18/2022 10:41:00 AM
This is exceptionally entertaining, Jim. As a poet you excel without a sweat.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 7/18/2022 12:03:00 PM
Oh yes, sometimes they can be quite frustrating to accomplish. A worthy opponent!
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 7/18/2022 10:51:00 AM
Thank you, Jenna. Although sometimes I'd swear that putting a poem together does require a goodly amount of huffing and puffing.

Book: Shattered Sighs