Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Wrestling

                                                                  Picture by Staff Sgt Jason Carter USMC
Image: Capt F Workman USMC competing in a Greco-Roman bout
Sourced through Wikimedia Commons (here)

Physical combat
sport. Grappling opponents with
locks, holds and take downs

Greco-Roman style
No tripping but to pin down
to register wins

Freestyle allows more
use of  legs by both, thrilling
variety of moves

Written for Jenn's Sensational Haiku Wednesday #178 with theme, freestyle and Brian's hosting at d'Verse OpenLinkNights week 71
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24 comments:

  1. Brian MillerNovember 21, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    smiles...my brother wrestled for years....its a brutal sport...he has a few lifelong injuries from it actually...and the things they do to make weight...

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    1. kaykualaNovember 21, 2012 at 5:04 AM

      Funny enough many love the sport. Spectators flocked to see. On TV everything seemed real but many feel these are faked. I never knew it could be hurting.

      Hank

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  2. MaryNovember 21, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    I used to watch it on television too for a time...the performances, I mean. It was almost like a soap opera with the 'good guys' and the 'bad guys.' One of my daughters had a major crush on one of the wrestlers for a while. Wish I could remember his name now! Your poem tweaked some memories, Hank.

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    1. kaykualaNovember 21, 2012 at 7:39 AM

      That's nice Mary! It was fun watching in the beginning. After a while the excitement waned. Glad it brought back memories to you.

      Hank

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  3. Pat HattNovember 21, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    I used to watch it on tv, when it was actually entertaining, but the stuff those guys go through, injuries and grueling schedule, no way would I want that.

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    1. kaykualaNovember 21, 2012 at 7:42 AM

      After a while it was not entertaining anymore. Especially one gets put off by prospects of injury.

      Hank

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  4. LisaNovember 21, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    My grandfather LOVED wrestling.

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  5. GraceNovember 21, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    This is actually brutal to watch but my boys enjoy the sport ~

    Have a good day Hank ~

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  6. anthonynorthNovember 21, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Ah, wrestling is great fun. Nicely done.

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  7. PratibhaNovember 21, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    ouch ! I cant stand such sports !
    :)

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  8. Tara TylerNovember 21, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    intimate violence! excellent haiku set!

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  9. VictoriaNovember 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    I'm leery of physical contact sports...had to nurse a 14 year old with a broken neck when I was a young nurse...good representation, though.

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  10. flaubertNovember 21, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Hank, I am not a fan of contact sport, but I do like how you have written about it here.

    Pamela

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  11. Myrna R.November 21, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    It's quite a sport. I especially like your last one.

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  12. Amrit SinhaNovember 21, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Wrestling is a dangerous game ... lots of injuries ... but its played with passion !!!

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  13. ayalaNovember 21, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Brutal to play !

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  14. carol l mckennaNovember 21, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Wonderful creative 'take' on sport ~ well penned ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

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  15. SaravNovember 21, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    My son does ju-jitsu--rough sport in any language--excellent write!

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  16. Brian MillerNovember 22, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    thankful for you hank...smiles.

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  17. TeresaNovember 23, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    I am not much of a wrestling fan, but you've really outdone yourself with the freestyle theme! It's perfect!

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  18. HazelNovember 24, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    The Greco-Roman style interests me, not that I'm about to fancy pinning someone down, but you sooo nailed the freestyle theme, Hank.

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  19. Sharp Little PencilNovember 25, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    This is a great description of a real sport, Hank, which boxing to me is not. Wrestling involves balance, coordination, and offers only penalties to those who abuse the opponent. A noble sport indeed! Thanks for reminding me. Amy

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