Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Straight Drive

 

I took a stance as he greased the cherry.

He looked me over with a wide spread smile.

But I geared up to protect from injury

for in those innocent eyes there hid guile.

He ran with power to the chalked out crease-

leather held firm for the directed swing.

I, in two minds as my heartbeats increased

for the fear stitched with that devious sling.

He hurled at me with a tremendous speed

and I smelt the old devil as it neared.

But this time I resolved - I will not bleed-

for these taunts were no threat against my spear.

This gruff and bluff I have had them enough-

the gloves would be off if the stuff gets rough.




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