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A Qunintessential Brooklyn Night

Went to see a minor league game in the fabled borough of Brooklyn Ate hot dogs at Nathan's then headed to Keyspan park home of the Brooklyn Cyclones The team won in 11 innings The crowd was filled with characters who yelled their approval at every good play Pretty cheerleaders with silver pom - poms brightened the evening The borough of Brooklyn is no longer home of the fabled Dodgers But I saw the Cyclones battle hard and celebrate their victory in grand style There is something to be said for hot dogs and baseball There is also something to be said for Brooklyn An integral part of the place millions call home Gotham - New York City

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Gail Debole

Date: 7/16/2015 7:29:00 PM

Sounds like a fantastic time! Your words are a crisp reflection of your night in Brooklyn. Brings memories of my own times in NYC. - Gail {:>

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/29/2015 10:41:00 PM

it sounds so exciting. I bet it is fun to see an occasional ball game like this one.

Matthew Anish
Date: 6/29/2015 11:04:00 PM

It was exciting and a lot of fun. AS a kid one of my favorite novels was Bonus Pitcher by Frank Waldman. My mother donated it to a book fair and I had to buy it back for a quarter! Matthew Anish

Skat A

Date: 6/26/2015 3:07:00 PM

So this is your little Gotham city. I like this very much Matt, I heard of this hot dog place called Nathan's. Famous I must say. A wonderful write. I must say I love Brooklyn.... SKAT

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/26/2015 12:59:00 PM

as a former brooklynite, i can relate to this poem, matthew. i haven't been to the stadium there but i've heard wonderful things about it. glad you had a fun night!