Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: Concentration (07/24/08)
-
TITLE: Bowling | Previous Challenge Entry
By Donna Carrico
07/27/08 -
LEAVE COMMENT ON ARTICLE
SEND A PRIVATE COMMENT
ADD TO MY FAVORITES
Like elbow straps, shoes, and a wrist-wrap are a must
Now, wipe the lane oil off your ball
As you practice your skill to show to all
What arrow does your right foot cover
So the other lane arrow the ball will hover?
Five steps is all you should really take
To leave less pins there for the bar to rake
Left foot first takes the lead
Only four more is all you need
Unless you are a "lefty", then all is reversed
Whatever the case the approach must be rehearsed
Now up and hidden is the rack
By the third step your arm is back
Then arm forward you begin to raise
If your thumb is up, you will get lots of praise
Don't forget always bend your knees
Pray in that position they won't freeze
Remember, shoulders level so you won't lean
Laying down the ball, the release ever so clean
Keep your eye on your own personal spot
Or your eye on the ball may make you "hot"
Keep your head up, but not too high
And down the alley your ball will fly
There it goes down the lane like a rocket
You yell and shout, "Get in the pocket!"
Oh, that was only the first ball
It may take two to get them all
"Oh, yes!" "That's it!" You yell and hoot
Jump and down with care, or you might toot!
A strike when you get all ten pins makes a big sound
And gets the attention of the other bowlers all around
You'll get a high five or hand smack from team members
And of course, there are usually lots of givers and senders
"Oh, no, what in that mess is there left to hit?"
"Nuts!" "I have to get a spare, a two / ten split!"
Slow down and adjust where you start to stand
In order to control where you want your ball to land
Be careful don't give it too much curve
Or you'll get much less than you deserve
Don't get to cocky or the ball will go in the gutter
And out of your mouth some curse words you may utter
Congrats' are still in order when getting spares
It normally takes more skill to pick up some pairs
Sometimes the pins or a ball will get stuck
And all you can say is, "Why me with such luck!"
All you need is a set of ten frames
To make up your score in all your games
An extra ball, tenth frame is yours if you're lucky
Or, if you make three strikes in a row, it's a turkey
Bowling takes lots of concentration
It's one of the best games in the nation
Men's, Women's, Children's, and Mixed leagues, too
Whatever sex or age, bowling is so very good for you
All this activity may culminate at the banquet each year
When you get your trophy and have a great big team cheer
Hope you've remembered the most important thing
Having fun and exercise each week can make your heart sing!
The opinions expressed by authors may not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com.
Accept Jesus as Your Lord and Savior Right Now - CLICK HERE
JOIN US at FaithWriters for Free. Grow as a Writer and Spread the Gospel.
