Others

Whether or not I like it, there are people that disagree with me
It's easiest to dismiss them, ignore their opinions
it's better to include them, understand their point of view
Perhaps I see their way of thinking, perhaps not
At the very least, I examine my own thoughts and feelings
finding my predjudices, my judgements

The Hungry Toad

The local watering hole
A place to meet after practice
to get to know your teammates of the field
A few beers, a little food
Good conversation
Maybe even a cutie to chat with

Sunshine and Rain

When does the joy turn to pain?
As imperceptible as when an inhale
becomes an exhale

Later, the realization of ongoing pain
makes you wonder why you couldn't have ended it
at the point of inflection

As if you knew at the time what was happening