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Sliding Past Home Plate

October 1, 2015
By royberaj BRONZE, Royal Oak, Michigan
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I remember the captivating stillness,
while I was sprinting to home base.
All eyes were on me.
My only goal was to not get smacked by
the large bloody paw,
that would end this so called “game”.

I didn’t want to disappoint
my family by getting out.
That is when I decided
to dodge the intimidating guardian
that was guarding home plate.

Once I had gotten past the vicious beast,
I realized that,
I had won.
My determination,
My effort,
had led me to victory.

© Amber F., Phoenix, AZ

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