this week. Oh my, sad tale to tell.
Submitted to dVerse
June 12, 2017
My city is most noted for being home to the internationally known 500 Mile Race. During the month of May we’re a mecca for racing aficionados, and in excess of 300,000 people attend the race itself. In addition, we have a major league football team a major league basketball team, a minor league baseball team, an ECHL ice hockey team, and the Circle City Derby Girls rollerskating team. In the midst of all this testosterone(and estrogen)-driven activity, I am an island of inertia. Everything I enjoy is sedentary…BUT all is not lost! I am an enthusiastic spectator. You want to talk sports? I’m your woman. You want to participate, you’re on your own. All things considered, I am, however a good sport.
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Sporting days are past
But spectatorship abounds
Armchair gymnastics
Haha! Armchair gymnastics! Love it. You always have a clever take on the prompts.
ReplyDeleteYes, Armchair gymnastics. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteThose drivers are also seated, but I would get dizzy doing what they do.
ReplyDeleteI'm good at that kind of gymnastics too. We watched Ninja Warriors tonight, and I am convinced my body language carried a couple of them up and over that last obstacle!
ReplyDeleteArmchair gymnastics - love that. I'm the total opposite and prefer participating than to watch myself.
ReplyDelete"I am an island of inertia." A very poetic description of self among all this din and bustle :)
ReplyDeleteArmchair gymnastics is great. I'm sure you get some exercise from all that adrenaline!
ReplyDeleteArmchair gymnastics sounds similar to chair dancing, which I'm quite good at too!
ReplyDeleteah...I can relate to the armchair gymnastics! I still get down on the floor to do my form of yoga....as our Aunt Flo used to say, "Use it or lose it!" :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize? Armchair gymnastics...something I can do well.
ReplyDeleteOh what fun! Love your words here, my friend :)
ReplyDeleteI grew up a few hours north of Indy and am the only one in my family who never made the race down 31 in May. Great writing!
You left out the NHRA Nationals drag racing (also in Indy)! But I love your Haiku! It fit your paragraph nicely. Question: Did you nail your landing? (armchair gymnastics) :)
ReplyDeleteI forgot NASCARs Brickyard 400 and Raceway Park. Mea culpa!
DeleteI like the 'island of inertia' too. It sounds so much more relaxing to me than frenzied sportifications.
ReplyDelete"Armchair gymnastics"...love that. I do like to watch hockey and baseball, and one thing I'd love to see live is a roller derby event.
ReplyDeleteHaha, the last lines brought a burst of laughter. However for me, they are on their own, talk or game. Such a lovely piece and the words, "Armchair gymnastic" resonates, as it does for many.
ReplyDeletearmchair gymnastics! what a line! a fun write
ReplyDeleteOooh! I lived there for a few years in the 70's. I had the opportunity to visit the venue and drive the track as well as visit the museum. Yes, it is a very BIG DEAL for people who live in Indy.
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