Baseball Everywhere

Elvin and Leroy were baseball players From the time they were six years old And best friends since the early days A million baseball stories to be told Their entire lives had been consumed By the game of baseball which they Played together all through school Then pro-***** league as Blue Jays Even in retirement baseball was key Games at the ball park and on the t.v. Indeed – it was a sad day when Elvin Passed away from a cardio infraction Poor Leroy was hurt and felt so alone He had always had Elvin by his side And now without – was totally thrown Unable to handle that Elvin had died Leroy missed Elvin so much that he Kept talking to him – always his plea “Please let me know how you’re doing So I can quit all my silly brooding” But nothing – no answer from Elvin Until late one night – in the kitchen Leroy was talking - asking his friend For a message – some sign to be sent Leroy was sitting at the table and Heard Elvin so asked – “that you man” Without hesitation the voice of Elvin Clear as day – “It’s me – good friend” Leroy was both shocked and ecstatic He started talking and then did ask About baseball in heaven – and Elvin Said – “Leroy – it really is heaven” “They got baseball everywhere and You should see the fields and parks Just like we used to dream and plan And got beautiful lights after dark” “That is wonderful news” – said Leroy “Wonderful – is there any bad news” Elvin began tentatively – “well old boy There is some bad news I brought you” “What bad news - Elvin ” – Leroy asked “Tell me – whatever - be what it might “ So Leroy started slow then said it fast “Elvin - you’re pitchin’ tomorrow night”