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The Ground Beneath His Feet, by Swapan K Banerjee

21/2/2021

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He was accelerating down the left flank, toeing the ball forward exactly the same length each time, as though there’s a hidden magnet controlling his touch with the ball. With curved legs like a taut bow, he, a consummate dribbler, sashayed his way past other defenders, constantly cutting inside, and let out a stunner, a banana kick that saw the ball curve away from the charging goalkeeper into the far post.

I remember this solo rhythmic run of my father here—once his home ground—whenever I walk past it, his six-foot-frame image popping up whatever direction I look at.
15 Comments
Krystyna
21/2/2021 07:24:31 pm

Excellent imagery accompanies the memory of athleticism with a special relationship. Well done, Swapan.

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Swapan k Banerjee
21/2/2021 07:42:57 pm

Thanks very much, Krystyna.

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Pamela Kennedy
21/2/2021 07:58:51 pm

Such a wonderful memory to cherish!

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Swapan k Banerjee
21/2/2021 08:01:02 pm

Thank you Pamela.

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Sue Clayton
22/2/2021 12:35:06 am

His father was his sports hero.

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Padmini Krishnan
22/2/2021 11:07:02 am

Sharp descriptions and a deep memory of his father. Good going

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Swapan k Banerjee
22/2/2021 03:29:20 pm

Thank you Sue and Padmini for your perceptive comments.

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Mary Wallace
23/2/2021 05:11:38 am

Passing places that are special to us, can be like greeting old friends.

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Swapan k Banerjee
23/2/2021 07:46:04 am

Exactly so, Mary. Thank you.

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Candace Arthuria Williams
23/2/2021 03:30:34 pm

Thanks for the memories, Swapan. Brings back a few of my own. Aren't fathers grand?

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Swapan k Banerjee
23/2/2021 04:31:35 pm

Definitely yes, Candace. Thank you.

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Jennifer Duncan
23/2/2021 08:32:57 pm

Such a thoughtful, loving description of the father. Special to be reminded of someone by a place.

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Swapan k Banerjee
23/2/2021 11:32:36 pm

Thanks very much, Jennifer.

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Marjan sierhuis
27/2/2021 06:27:35 pm

A lovely story, Swapan.

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Swapan k Banerjee
28/2/2021 06:21:37 pm

Thank you, Marjan.

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