Baseball

Baseball

they made it round
so it would roll
light so it could be thrown
seamed to grip
so it wouldn’t slip
but skip curve dip
dive dance on air
soaring in high looping arcs
brushing clear azure blue
landing outside the fence

it was made for play
and bringing people together
to share the ambience
of a balmy summer day
sitting on a bench
with nothing to do
but watch others 
play the game
and wish you could
do it too

		David Sermersheim
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Sermersheim Avatar
May 14, 2017 at 7:05 PM
Dear Dean, Thank you for your kind message about the poem. I appreciate your taking the time to respond. Best wishes, David Sermersheim
Wood Avatar
May 14, 2017 at 5:02 PM
FUn poem David. Wish I could play too.
Dupins Avatar
May 2, 2017 at 12:31 AM
Excellent poem, David! Baseball isn't one of my favorite sports but I do enjoy it live. Great entry poem and welcome to poetrysoup!
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