Thursday, May 16, 2013

Zig, Zag, Zen-ball


Zig, Zag, Zen-ball
©2013 Susan Noyes Anderson

Sometimes we zag instead of zig
or zig when we should zag.
We go small, meaning to go big;
slide home, but miss the bag.

It's hard to get your game on, right?...
when life throws inside curves.
But if you flinch instead of fight,
you'll lose the game to nerves.

Don't sweat each pitch that comes your way;
another's close behind.
We all take strikes, so save the day
by keeping that in mind.


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27 comments:

Lola said...

So true!

Superb post as always - have a lovely weekend ahead!

Brian Miller said...

nice...i agree...in the grand scheme each pitch does not make as much difference and others will be coming....until they are not of course...smiles.

Leovi said...

Yes, life is full of difficult curves with steps!
I love the music of his nephew!

Unknown said...

This is lovely. As usual. And it's inspiration came at a wonderful moment for me. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Don't sweat each pitch or strike ... Such good advice!

My name is Riet said...

This is a great Z post. Love it

Karen Mortensen said...

Thanks Sue. I needed this today.

EG CameraGirl said...

Sometimes I focus on the strikes, I'm afraid. It's good to remember that everyone does sometimes.

carol l mckenna said...

Very creative post for Z and great advice ^_^

Thanks for visiting ^_^

Pondside said...

I have to remember that we 'all take strikes'. Sometimes I think that I'm the only one.

Annesphamily said...

Excellent share! Since I L O V E baseball this was a perfect read for me! Made me smile B I G!

Stacy said...

Cute!

Nancy said...

Love baseball and love your poem!

Splendid Little Stars said...

a wonderful poem! good to remember that we get lots of pitches.
great photos, too.

Stef said...

I like the sports analogies best!

yaya said...

Great poem and so true...I've finding the "foul" balls are the hardest to take!

Gattina said...

Very nice post for "Z" !

Judie said...

Another wonderful life message from you, Sue!

RobinfromCA said...

Wonderful, just wonderful. Great metaphors for us and great literal advice for our Giants!
Robin

Grandma Honey said...

I know I need to go with the flow more!

Caroline said...

You are a wise poet my friend.

I love your words.

:)

Eden House News and views said...

Hi This is brilliant please can i post on my facebook page with link to you ?

Pam Beers. said...

Good life lesson words, Sue.

LeAnn said...

This was a fantastic poem. I loved the thoughts and they so relate to our lives.
Hugs!

Amy said...

I hate it when I miss the home plate! :) love the poem.

kaykuala said...

Rightly so, Sue! One often gets distracted or gets cold feet doing many normal chores. The idea is to persevere and improvise. Things will fall into place! Nicely!

Hank

Jenny said...

My zig and zag are quite often reversed.

Sad, but true.

But maybe that's a good thing.

Perhaps I am missing cosmic arrows even as I do this!

Another zest-filled post from you!

You are a wonder Miss Sue!

Thanks for helping make Alphabe-Thursday such a joy to visit!

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