Like, Taking My Imperfect German to the Big Leagues*
Like a shy reluctant boy, sitting while the others dance, Like a swimmer warm and dry before the icy plunge, I de-planed in Berlin undecided: Play it safe? Postpone for now? Pronounce it as we always do? Be taken for a tourist? Or dive in headfirst, say "BareLEAN", inviting German in reply? (Very... Sign in to see full entry.