A haibun for dVerse on the subject of sports. Come play along!
I’ve always said that bridge and natural childbirth are my sports, which gives you an idea about the exertion involved in the first and the frequency quotient of the second. It took me two years to learn to ride a 2-wheel bike, and there was much celebration when I broke 100 in bowling. But bidding and winning a slam and three babies sans anesthetics should qualify me for some kind of trophy, don’t you think?
chickens are dumpy
and never soar as eagles
but omelets taste good.
– Sarah Russell
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Sarah Russell Poetry 
I think that sports is what we make of it… and childbirth sounds like a perfect win to me…
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Certainly the babies were a prize. And they still are!
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yes, you deserve a big trophy! I didn’t even try natural- had four kids – all with the help of modern pain killers 🙂
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Thanks, Victoria. Not sure what my motivation was at the time, but it has given me a claim to fame over the years. 🙂
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It’s great!
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I only had two without epidurals. The others had to be dragged out in extremis, kicking and screaming. I’m still trying to get from epidurals to eagles and omelettes…
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They sort of fit together in my head while I was writing. Now, I’m not so sure. Hmmm.
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I love the chickens……XXXX
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Thanks, Alison. I decided that among showing pictures of playing bridge, childbirth, and chickens, the last might be the right choice. Glad you agree!
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Good observations about chickens in the haiku.
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Vast experience, Frank. Vast experience.
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Aghahahaha! Great!!!!
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I was hoping for that response. Thanks!
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And the rooster photo is killer.
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Well, you’ve used your brain and your body, and used them well. What about a silver egg-cup as a trophy?
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Yeah, that would work!
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Bidding and making a grand slam and breaking 100 in bowling are sporty enough for me … in fact I totally identify, although I usually broke 130 in bowling. You conjured fond memories!
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You’re way out of my league, Bev. I can only imagine such a phenomenal score…
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This was very funny, especially the haiku! Well done!
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Thanks, Nosaint.
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Eggsellent, Sarah! I love the hoops your agile mind has leapt through to make these insightful, brilliant…and slightly kooky connections. So good 🙂
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Hey, Ryan. Thanks for stopping by. This one was fun!
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This is a fun read with such a delicious haiku at the end. I think every moment of life is your prize moment. Enjoy to your fill.
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Thanks, Sumana.
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OH MY GOSH!!!! I almost spit out my coffee reading this. I am still sitting here with a goofy grin on my face. This is hilarious — and honest — and I LOVE it! 🙂
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Thanks, Lillian. This one just leaped out there, chicken and all. Love it when that happens. So, so seldom, though. Glad it had the intended effect.
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I burst our laughing when the picture filled my screen and knew I was in for a reading treat! This is wonderfully fun – warmed me to my toes 🙂 Marvelously written, Sarah!
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When I was hunting on Pinterest and found that chicken, I laughed out loud too. Decided that about summed up the haibun. Glad you liked it too, Jilly.
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Cleaning up after reading your Haibun! You should post an advisory about reading this while sipping soda. I’m not certain a medal is what is called for when you birth without pain killers; but I’m certain that I wouldn’t mess with you. 🙂 Still laughing. Thank you!
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Thanks, Charley. High praise!
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I loved spirit of the writing, it just continued on haiku and it was delicious like the omelet you talked about. The tone was particularly so enjoyable.
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Thanks so much!
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No problem at all!
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Your haibun is a hoot! That picture of the chicken made me laugh right out loud!! 100 in bowling…right on! My highest was 166. My mom used to work in a bowling alley so I had lots of practice.
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Thanks, Lynn. Wow! A 166. I’m so impressed. I even took bowling in college (at 8am. It was gruesome) and only got 100 once. I got a “C’ in the course, and I think it was for attendance.
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Ha! Bowling…now that’s one class that wouldn’t make my head (s)pin.
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Thank you for a big smile at the end of the day. Bridge definitely exercises the cerebrum and believe me when you get to be my age that is a lasting benefit. And childbirth, definitely. Love the whole rooster play.
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Thanks, Victoria.
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