Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

My nephew is a professional skateboarder and at 37, I wonder when "sudden spills" might end his career. But as your 5-7-5-7-7 poem points out--he "keeps rolling on". More smiles- Joan

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2016

Thank you Joan. You never know when a spill might. My son, Sean pretty well trashed his knees skateboarding.

reply by Joan E. on 21-Mar-2016

I'm sorry--I hope he won't have to deal with lifelong pain. Stephan Janosky, my nephew, has been especially lucky, but I don't know how much longer he can keep pushing his body. Sighs- Joan

Comment from Nottoway

Excellent

Well done.

The few times I have watch skateboarders developing their skills, I cringe at the dangerous endeavor they undertake. And I wish this old body could attempt just a few of those runs!!!!!!

But, alas, my sensibilities prevail. I resign myself to remember some of the ridiculous things I did many years ago!

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2016

Thank you Nottoway. Yup, I'm right there with you.

Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

Is that you on the ramp, Tom? ;)
I used to be a skateboarder, (back before they became popular) and then, I was a rollerblader before they became popular... then I lost my balance, LOL (I grew boobs at the age of 40... wth?) lol
Yeah, so I stopped skating, I think I was about 42... But I loved it. Skating, of all kinds. ;) I was a girl on wheels. ;)
anyway, I enjoyed your photo, and your poem, thanks for sharing, some of these kids are certainly daredevils. ;)
Hugs

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2016

Thank you Cat. Nope, not me , just some random kids. My wheels were on a bicycle.

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

This is a splendidly succinct comment on this sport that has become so popular it seems on both sides of the pond. Apparently the skills required are similar to those needed for surfing and the skateboard was designed originally for out of season practice. I don't know how correct that is.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2016

Thank you Pantygynt. I believe you are correct in the surf boarding development scenario. But then the proponents discovered jumps, and slides and flips that you can't do with a surfboard. Plush its is a cheap sport.

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

Our town just got new skateboard/bmx equipment at our skateboard park. I wish I were younger, I'd give it a try.

Fun poem.

teresa

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2016

Thank you Teresa. Yes, it looks like fun,

Comment from His Grayness

Excellent

Very well done work here with a perfect picture. This is cleverly delivered and while brief by intention and structure, demonstrates the intended poetic style offered by this gifted poet and teacher. No suggestion on improving this! HIS GRAYNESS

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2016

Thank you Vance.

Comment from ciliverde

Excellent

I've seen them fall too, it makes me cringe. They usually get right up though. Yes, you've penned an American structure here, but it's an appealing poem - the best go rolling on. They surely do- little punks! (just kidding)
Carol

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2016

Thank you Carol. Great observation. Lol.

Comment from foxangie123

Excellent

I love this more than words can express dear. It took me to a time I miss as I do my boys. It is wonderful and please promote it. Thank you.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2016

Thank you foxangie.

Comment from Marykelly

Excellent

Skate boarding is a very demanding sport and in a few words you get to the heart of how to do it and why it can hurt. The form you chose is well suited for the quick snapshot that says a lot.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2016

Thank you Marykelly.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A well written poem, I remember my two boys coming home with bleeding knees on a regular basis. But they always go skate again.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2016

Thank you Sandra. It really appeals to boys.