Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Fame, Glory and Fortune

     Sluggin’ Sammy Sosa socked 609 home-run rockets
        Mark McGwire built paranormal ‘popeye arms’

     Bodacious Barry Bonds broke beloved Babe Ruth’s records
        ‘Stars on steroids,’ they did baseball considerable harm  

     But the time has passed for licking old wounds
         Wily players uncover new ways to cheat

     Winning’s never everything; it’s always the only thing
          Fame, glory and fortune too soon take wing

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Oliver Mckeithan June 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM Well said. I for one say they should have their own section in Cooperstown with many asterisks. Finally allowing Pete Rose to have a chance at getting in. A long time coming. I see the new Pope is a White Sox fan and was wearing a cap in Vatican Square

sara Etgen-Baker June 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM agree, winning isn't everything...some don't measure the cost, both short-term and long-term Wisdom in your words, Yellow Rose

Paula Goldsmith June 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM I enjoyed reading your "Fame, Glory and Fortune" write. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..................