Unwanted Statistics

Unwanted Statistics

situational hitting 

great in baseball,

not in relationships

those strikes are defective

the "k's" damage more than skin

battered mates

look to be traded

put on waivers

or just "let go"---

emotional swings

are below the belt

even when to the face

and the player guilty of this

needs to be tossed from the game

and suspended for life.

erin-cilberto

10/30/17

Reviews

[Tony Jordan]

There used to be an old saying between Irish 'men' (I use that term loosely) - 'Women - like a good field should be dug over at least twice a year'. This was said in jest but it reflected an all too true aspect of life in Ireland for women.
The worm has gradually turned - hey women are learning to do martial arts and kickboxing and regular boxing now and woe betide spouses of future Irish women - for they can hit back now.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

good for those women....it's about time.

thank you, Tony.
j.

[Paul Bell]

Quite simply. Weak men hit women. Don't care how popular they are. How much the team needs them.
They are surplus to requirements.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, they are....thank you, Paul.

j.

[Rosalind Gale]

Hi Jacob - I wanted to drop by and say hello. By a strange coincidence (an unwanted one) we've had a situation in our family similar to your poem's theme - I am Irish myself and I was explaining to someone how it is, or can be, in certain relationships. Well, I liked this poem ('like' perhaps not the right word, but I think you know what I mean). Strange synergy. I am getting my daughter into boxing, as my dad did with us - nothing outright, just the ability to throw a shot if the need arises. I hope you are well. Rosa -x-

[jacob erin-cilberto]

having that ability to throw a shot for perfection...very sound idea...thank you for sharing how you related, i am sorry that you could relate this personally....but yes, a terrible thing that just doesn't stop happening.

thank you, Rosalind...
j.

[Rosalind Gale]

Always welcome -
-x-

[Lydia Shutter]

Domestic violence....a terrible situation all over the world. Whether it is emotional or physical, the scars last a lifetime. The baseball metaphor here almost hurts...because of the bat. LydI**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your understanding words, Lydi.
j.

[Ted Kniffen]

A good read, j. Perhaps the best way to end the 'game' is with a walk off single. Step free before a third strike.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, a walk-off single....or double in which both walk away when it gets to this point...
thank you, Ted.

j.

[JackValor86]

may i ask, why the basebal/ relationship metaphor it just seems alittle weird

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thanks for the read and question...
it fit with the theme....

[Alfred Kukitz]

sad you guys won't be making the world series this year!

regards,
al

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, we got close.

thanks.

[Gabriel]

Really like this poem. I think you're great with the metaphors and words you use.
I really loved how, after all, this was about domestic violence.
Amazing poem. One of the best I've read on this website! thank you!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your very kind review, Gabriel...

j.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I am a active supporter of nominee.org... any guy who abuses a woman is no man and I have no tolerance for them. Well said sir.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Dale...for your supportive comment---
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Domestic violence indeed is unacceptable, the emotional type can emanate from both partners though and relationships are very complex and tis so easy to judge. I have been hit twice by different partners (once a chair over my head and once an impressive right upper-cut) and have never landed a blow, not even a slap or prod. So easy to judge.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, easy to judge....that is certain...yet there is no place for this violence in relationships...if it is coming to that, i wish people would just leave.