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Bow to the mat’s ritual space The dance begins Bare feet skip Fingers grip sleeves Legs sweep Fight to keep balance strange tango Now – A flash of white, thud, shout, Ippon! The referee’s hand shoots up In salute 5/10/2017 For contest: Sports Short Sponsored by Joseph Soper

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Date: 7/26/2018 9:31:00 PM
Lovely description of judo in action. Well done, Agnes.
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Date: 5/12/2017 7:29:00 AM
Lovely fluidity to the poem, Agnes - captures the grace of movement and the intensity of the match. Many years ago, I used to practice Karate, so thank you for bringing up those memories! Best of luck in the contest. Regards, John.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/12/2017 12:39:00 PM
Thank you, John.
Date: 5/11/2017 7:45:00 PM
Awesome. What a way to show this sport, AGnes!!!
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/12/2017 12:39:00 PM
Thanks, Andrea.
Date: 5/11/2017 3:05:00 PM
greeat progression of judo movement, agnes.... superb images too!..huggs
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/11/2017 4:02:00 PM
Thanks, Nette.
Date: 5/11/2017 1:46:00 PM
Brilliantly penned Agnes i recall you saying your son did judo and having tried it in my youth this is a perfect description of the sport ... its an ippon from me!:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/11/2017 2:02:00 PM
Thanks, Jan. You did judo? Cool!
Date: 5/11/2017 11:48:00 AM
Yours is a perfectly executed technique, Agnes:) Your Ippon is definitely a match winner! Regards // paul
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/11/2017 1:29:00 PM
Thank you, Paul.
Date: 5/11/2017 11:22:00 AM
Wow!!! Short and wonderful:-)
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/11/2017 1:28:00 PM
Thanks, Eve.
Date: 5/11/2017 9:07:00 AM
I never took you for the judo type, Mrs Agnes. A very fun read.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/11/2017 1:28:00 PM
I'm not, Daniel - but my son is! And so I got to watch my share of matches and know a little bit.
Date: 5/11/2017 8:49:00 AM
Really nice Agnes. This is perfect for the contest. Best wishes.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/11/2017 1:28:00 PM
Thanks, Chris. I don't know whether the contest sponsor was more going for traditional sports - we'll see.
Date: 5/11/2017 8:18:00 AM
Agnes you captured it all in just a few quick strokes. Beautifully done:) Amitiés
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/11/2017 1:27:00 PM
Thanks, Anne-Marie.