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bASKETBALL
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Some things change or do they. Found this in my 1977 journal


© 1977 M. Bennett Hooper



Sister, my game is life on my terms.
Brother, my game is terms on my life.
Two people looking, yearning and lying a lot
Each one playing a part practiced, recited, and lived
In another time countless destinies ago.
If I told you about love would you care?
If I loved you without telling would you know?
The game goes on.


Everyone shrieking I don’t play games, at half time.Back court presses as images pass themselves off as realities
And realities go unnoticed save a few who are too tired for the third quarter.
Truth is the most valuable player and everyone thinks he’s a promising newcomer.


Many understand the rudiments of basketball.
Isn’t life a fast break, four quarter game?
Cheered by some, booed by others and the score Forgotten next week, save by a few.


 


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Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on September 15, 2006
ROFL. I am going through some old albums from the 50s and 60s to sell on my antique website. My God, I was cool and didn't know it.

I can appreciate the journal. Sounds like you were pretty cool too. Except in the 50s, men didn't like thinking women. Crikey, we were still wearing girdles and hats. Go figure. Now it all hangs out, and too many times shouldn't.

Love the you in you.

Elizabeth


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