All-Star
Jeter got two hits while in
His final All-Star game.
He got a huge ovation
As the crowd roared out his name.
Though afterwards, the pitcher claimed
He’d tossed some easy throws,
Like Derek wasn’t quite the hitter
Everybody knows.
But Jeter is a classy guy;
When told what Wainwright said,
He laughed and answered, “Thank him”
As he shrugged and shook his head.
The pitcher later stated
That he’d meant it as a joke;
Still, it’s hard to reel back in
The stupid words you spoke.
The baseball world won’t be the same
When Derek Jeter leaves,
For few can match the heart he puts
In all that he achieves.
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2014
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