The Pinball (poem) by John G Hutchinson on AuthorsDen

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The Pinball by John G Hutchinson Tuesday, February 22, 2005 Not rated by the Author. Share Print Save Become a Fan Just a little more phoolish philosophy!
My life is like a pinball game As I've bounced from post to pillar They said "Watch out for that first step" Sure as heck-it was a killer I looked to neither left or right As I stepped into life's fray And bounced 'round like some fool pinball Common sense could not allay No matter how I played the game My life was out of kilter And the reason very simply is- I've always been a "tilter" So I'm going to change my tactics 'Cause I'm beaten black and blue I think I'll try a different tack And see what those flippers do!�

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Reviewed by Victor Jensen	4/6/2011

Been there myself but the flippers just send you back to try a new path.




Reviewed by jude forese	2/26/2005

an interesting spin of thought ...




Reviewed by Mary Quire	2/24/2005

Nice philosophy. Send that ball flying. M.Rose




Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)	2/22/2005

But the pinball machine was a fun thing to play and in many ways better than going out and playing with guns. A nice write on an old pastime.