Friday, May 31, 2024

Aching for a grand slam May 15, 2024

 

 

I won’t pretend

To understand

How she feels

Or why she needs

To go so far

When live pitches her

A curve ball.

She always swings too hard

She always tries to reach the stands,

Why does it seem so complicated

When we all ought to simply

Have what we need,

And get what we want,

Grab what we think we deserve,

Finding pleasure in a pleasant

Afternoon ride

All else intruding on us,

Making magic moments

Unserviceable,

When they ought to be

Full of joy.

I don’t pretend to know here,

Only the edges of what she reveals,

The outlines of a promising life

She is so desperate to lead

If only fate

Or god

Will let her.


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