Dink Until I Die

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There is a game that I play
That is kind of underground
It goes by the name of pickleball 
Shush don't you make a sound

Whenever I mention the word
Folks they Google they haven't heard
Then they open wide their eyes
They want to play surprise suprise

I'm gonna dink untiI I die
Laugh until I cry
Play all day long
Don't put a foot wrong
Reach for the stars
Just watch me fly
I'm gonna dink until I die
I'm gonna dink until I die

When I'm not at home
You'll find me in the kitchen zone
On the baseline I will hover
Serving aces not a bother

It's my only way to survive 
On the court I grow and thrive
I love a rally oh man
Give my all and do the best I can

I'm gonna dink untiI I die
Laugh until I cry
Play all day long
Don't put a foot wrong
Reach for the stars
Just watch me fly
I'm gonna dink until I die
I'm gonna dink until I die

Thursday it comes soon around 
Can you hear the crazy sound
My paddle is firmly in my hand
I mean business you understand

The game is just about to start
I can feel the pounding of my heart
Look at me standing proud and tall
I'm a believer my God is pickleball

I'm gonna dink untiI I die
Laugh until I cry
Play all day long
Don't put a foot wrong
Reach for the stars
Just watch me fly
I'm gonna dink until I die
I'm gonna dink until I die

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◄ Heart On My Sleeve ❤️

Celtic Man 🇮🇪 ☘️ ►

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Tom Doolan

Wed 12th Mar 2025 10:24

Thanks for extra likes: Manish & Stephen G. 👍

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Tom Doolan

Wed 12th Mar 2025 08:10

Thanks for the link Joanne. 🙂

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Joanne Cain

Wed 12th Mar 2025 01:34

I write poetry as well I finally decided to branch out in the community. This seems like the place to do it. https://joeysplace.wixsite.com/home

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Tom Doolan

Tue 11th Mar 2025 13:15

Many thanks Joanne for your nice comment. 🙂
Many thanks Rolph for your detailed, perceptive and positive comments. Much appreciated. 🙂
Thanks for likes: Red Brick Keshner, Aisha & Naomi. 👍

Rolph David

Mon 10th Mar 2025 16:07

Tom,
I absolutely loved how you captured the pure joy and energy of pickleball in Dink Until I Die. The way you’ve made the game such a central part of your life and expressed that passion through your words is both inspiring and fun to read. The repetition of “I’m gonna dink until I die” gives the poem such a strong, catchy rhythm, and it really shows how much you live for every moment on the court. I especially enjoyed how you brought in the excitement of the game and the thrill you get from playing, making it clear that pickleball is more than just a sport for you—it’s a way of life. Keep sharing that enthusiasm; it’s truly contagious!

Cheers,
Rolph

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Joanne Cain

Mon 10th Mar 2025 11:38

I am new to write out loud. I reread this a couple of times...it left me with a smile.

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