Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Sports -- To Be or Not To Be. I am no great follower of sports. I see them on the one hand As a human diversion, watching grown people, Usually making several million dollars, While batting a ball from place to place; Often, in some sports, To pound the opponent almost to death And, as we well know, Delayed death has also sometimes occurred. On the other hand, the excitement and surge of adrenalin, May divert the aggression of some people Which might well avert physical harm on fellow humans-- Although it is well known that spousal abuse Occasionally occurs following a lost football game. Whatever might be the correct hypothesis, Sports are here to stay, making millions for some And filling some obvious human need, The huge support manifested by the crowds. Frank Maurer 9 October 2024 1619 Hours.