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Putting the Shot
02:41
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Putting the shot
Find me around the back
Of the equipment shed
Far removed from the track
To me it’s great
No spectators to spectate
As I heave this heavy weight
Tossing the jav
It’s a Turbojav
With a soft foamy nose
For harmless throws
Real javelins are banned
They say that someone was lanced
It has the feel of a legend
Our coach is, like, fifty-seven
He says it was before his time
Whatever, it’s fine
Hurling the disc
There’s not much to discuss
I’m just trying to learn
The one-and-a-half turns
Managing my speed
The angle of release
It’s all of a piece
It’s all ancient Greece
I’ll throw whatever they need
All for the team
To me it’s fine
No spectators to mind
As I crouch and unwind
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The Steeplechase
03:05
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I run the steeplechase
Because my mates would rather place in an easier race
See them all gravitate
To the accolades
Of the relays
I run the steeplechase
At the risk I will slip and careen on my face
I could use longer legs
Some more skill and grace
If but a trace
I run the steeplechase
The respect that I get doesn’t quite compensate
Wearing my ankle brace
In seventh place
I go apace
One foot dry and one foot wet
I’ll clear that water pit yet
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The Ekphrastics Camden, Maine
The Ekphrastics are Frank Boscoe (vocals, tenor guitar), Paul Coleman (bass), Mark Wolfe (guitar), and John Lancia (drums).
Also making appearances have been Jennifer Coleman (keyboards, vocals) and Nathan Meltz (drums).
Our debut album, Special Delivery, is now available through Harriet Records! (harrietrecords.bandcamp.com/album/special-delivery)
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