First Pitch

Tonight I’ll watch the Yankees
On TV and I can’t wait,
Though the stands will sit there empty;
Loyal fans can’t congregate.

For me, the highlight’s sure to be
The first pitch, always tossed
By a person on whom such an honor
Won’t be seen as lost.

I’ve heard that POTUS* turned it down,
A movement many viewed
As self-preserving, since he would
Be obviously booed.

The final choice is quite a treat
For it is Dr. Fauci,
Who’ll make millions cheer while also
Making POTUS extra grouchy!

*President of the United States

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 8/3/2020 6:29:00 PM
Not a sports person, Ilene,but Trump refusing to throw the first ball of the season only proves how insecure he really is. And I love your rhyme of Fauci with grouchy – perfect! / M
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Date: 7/25/2020 12:47:00 AM
I was glad to see Dr. Fauci. He is a learned, educated man, who knows what he is speaking about. An epidemiologist studies diseases folks! He does not have a fake degree from a fake university. Thank you for writing this one Ilene.
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Date: 7/24/2020 12:39:00 PM
WELL thought and executed, Ilene! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 7/24/2020 12:11:00 AM
Ah, the long, long awaited opening day for baseball, honored by an ilene poem; a double treat for me. Hope you enjoy the season, albeit from home, and shortened by 102 games; we'll take what we can get this year! Love it.
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Date: 7/23/2020 6:48:00 PM
Fauci and grouchy - a rhyme as clever as ever, Madame! :) gw
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Date: 7/23/2020 2:36:00 PM
You know my thoughts on the pompous orange faced oompah loompah lol, even though fans can't see the actual game at the stadium sports matches are still going on behind closed doors and you can watch from the comfort of your own home:-) hope your team won:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/23/2020 1:28:00 PM
Great poem, Ilene. Trump should be wondering if his open show of disrespect for Fauci (who is highly respected) is affecting his ratings in polls. Janice
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Date: 7/23/2020 1:24:00 PM
Your poem is so funny, Ilene! I wouldn't mind seeing Dr. Fauci throw the first pitch, though I didn't realize POTUS had turned down this opportunity. Been following the talks regarding football, but seeing the Mets play at Shea Stadium is one of my earliest childhood memories. Sad that the baseball games will only be available on TV, but we understand the concerns.
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