Reluctant Ode
just a bit of fun - for Amicus107 total reviews
Comment from Aussie
I like the last line "The Yankees won, "Just hear me cry." This could be taken two ways. Being nice about the opposition winning - crying because your team lost. Very subtle. Not knowing about your teams but knowing how passionate Americans are about footie - well done and gracefully (tongue in cheek) written!
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2009
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I like the last line "The Yankees won, "Just hear me cry." This could be taken two ways. Being nice about the opposition winning - crying because your team lost. Very subtle. Not knowing about your teams but knowing how passionate Americans are about footie - well done and gracefully (tongue in cheek) written!
Comment Written 06-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Kay - not many people picked up on the word play with "cry," so thank you for noticing that in particular! Glad you enjoyed my insincere humor, too. Brooke :-)
Comment from wierdgrace
Ha ha this is great, and Amicus won, wow, I know my mom is hooked on baseball, the team she loves did not make it but she still watched the world series, well writen poem.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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Ha ha this is great, and Amicus won, wow, I know my mom is hooked on baseball, the team she loves did not make it but she still watched the world series, well writen poem.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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The World Series is like the Superbowl - lots and lots of fans of the sport watch besides fans of the two teams involved. Thanks, Grace, for you thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from tteach
The Yankees won; I want to stew --
they beat my Phillies, brave and true.
If my boys won, I would have crowed,
but since we lost, I owe this ode.
I was rooting for the Phillies. It wouldn't have matter who the Yankees were playing, I root for the other team.
Love your poem! The humor is great, and it barely masks your disappointment.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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The Yankees won; I want to stew --
they beat my Phillies, brave and true.
If my boys won, I would have crowed,
but since we lost, I owe this ode.
I was rooting for the Phillies. It wouldn't have matter who the Yankees were playing, I root for the other team.
Love your poem! The humor is great, and it barely masks your disappointment.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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Many people have that method of rooting where the Yankees are involved LOL Thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from perunest
A great ode, indeed! I'm not a Yankees
fan, nor a fan of baseball in general, and the
only game I ever saw in person was between the
Phillies and Washington. I'm sorry your team lost,
but at least they were in it. I think you've fulfilled your bet obligation admirably! Loved the poem! Carolyn
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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A great ode, indeed! I'm not a Yankees
fan, nor a fan of baseball in general, and the
only game I ever saw in person was between the
Phillies and Washington. I'm sorry your team lost,
but at least they were in it. I think you've fulfilled your bet obligation admirably! Loved the poem! Carolyn
Comment Written 06-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Carolyn - glad you enjoyed my insincere ode :-) Brooke
Comment from NightWriter
"Reluctant Ode" is funny and true and so much fun to read. Not being a fan of any team, my perspective is truly objective, and this poem says it best from opposite the Yankees. Well done as always!
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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"Reluctant Ode" is funny and true and so much fun to read. Not being a fan of any team, my perspective is truly objective, and this poem says it best from opposite the Yankees. Well done as always!
Comment Written 06-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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Thanks, my friend - a fan of NO team? I can't even imagine :-) Brooke
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Well, ok, the Cubs! But seeing how often they win, it's hard to get excited, LOL.
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Oh, now I feel all sorry for you!!!!! :-)
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LOL
Comment from raimie
Lol, at least they made it to the finals. i am afraid our Texas rangers haven't seen such a victory in decades and our cowboys have faded a bit as well!
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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Lol, at least they made it to the finals. i am afraid our Texas rangers haven't seen such a victory in decades and our cowboys have faded a bit as well!
Comment Written 06-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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Raimie, your Cowboys are my Eagles biggest rival, so better we not speak of that! LOL Thanks, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from shy1250
Clever and sweet, brings a chuckle not only for your Philly's loss, but for all the losses each of us suffers daily: the rejection letter in the mail, the guy (or girl) who said they'd call but didn't, the promotion we were promised before the downsizing that happened instead. Perfect cadence. No suggestions or corrections. later and God bless, shy
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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Clever and sweet, brings a chuckle not only for your Philly's loss, but for all the losses each of us suffers daily: the rejection letter in the mail, the guy (or girl) who said they'd call but didn't, the promotion we were promised before the downsizing that happened instead. Perfect cadence. No suggestions or corrections. later and God bless, shy
Comment Written 06-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Shy - a most insightful response! Brooke :-)
Comment from Sloughi
Hee-hee, As a Brit, it goes a bit over my head LOL I take it it is what you call football? To us it is a lot of sissys, running around, well protected, a bit like out Rugby! Just taking the wizz!
Hugs
Chris
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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Hee-hee, As a Brit, it goes a bit over my head LOL I take it it is what you call football? To us it is a lot of sissys, running around, well protected, a bit like out Rugby! Just taking the wizz!
Hugs
Chris
Comment Written 06-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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Nope, this poem is about baseball, the one that is more like cricket. LOL Thanks, Chris :-) Brooke
Comment from unidian
Tee hee ... I remember you're a big fan of your team Brooke:) Also, it was a bit of a surprise to open up and find this kinda poem from you - good, stuff and demonstrates excellent versatility! Debt paid ... I think??
Tom x
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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Tee hee ... I remember you're a big fan of your team Brooke:) Also, it was a bit of a surprise to open up and find this kinda poem from you - good, stuff and demonstrates excellent versatility! Debt paid ... I think??
Tom x
Comment Written 06-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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Tom, thank you - hey, it never hurts to put one's pain to rhyme! LOL Brooke :-)
Comment from nora arjuna
LOL, Brooke, is there anything you can't handle? this was so much fun to read, i did it three times! smiling all the way. yes, reluctant indeed. :)
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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LOL, Brooke, is there anything you can't handle? this was so much fun to read, i did it three times! smiling all the way. yes, reluctant indeed. :)
Comment Written 06-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Nora - glad my pain gave you a laugh three times over!!! LOL Brooke :-)
