Reel to reel is turning
Pumping continuous sounds
Through speakers in my back room
Speakers shifted, facing driveway.
Table dragged out, unfolded,
Net erected.
Someone bouncing ball on bat,
Coordinating eye with hand,
And simultaneously counting.
(We are skilful!)
Music on …
Challenge on …
Camera rolls,
Capturing a moment with friends.*
Note:
* I suspect this is late 1972. The competitors are, in order of appearance, Michael Talve, Noel Coughlan, Glen Davidson and me. Brother Phil makes a cameo at the end. I know many readers would have seen this before but it rightfully belongs in this collection.
365 Short Memories 
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