Home Run

It wasn't because he brought her flowers....
 
It wasn't because he wined and dined her....

She loved him because he spent hours on the computer
trying to track down the 1970 Brooks Robinson baseball card
for their oldest son's birthday

She loved him because he played with their kids, 
even after a hard day at work...

baseball games in the big front yard,
cheering them on...
not getting angry when the youngest son 
knocked a homer... 

                                                            ...straight through the living room window

~

baseballfatherlovesonsportsnarrative

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Funom Makama

May 27, 2015 at 6:56 AM

excellent piece. returning after a while to read such a refreshing package full of familiar emotions to the mind is simply blissful. A wonderful and commanding 7 here. Keep on writing.

Kim Merryman

May 25, 2015 at 7:17 PM

An excellent write, Carrie! Congrats on your well-deserved win! Love, KIm

Poet Destroyer A

May 25, 2015 at 5:38 PM

CARRIE, Congratulations on your win. LOVE LINDA

Tim Smith

May 25, 2015 at 11:06 AM

That's the woman for me...I love doing that with the kids...congrats Carrie

Skat A

May 25, 2015 at 1:13 AM

Carrie:) Congratulations, Love SKAT

Debbie Guzzi

May 24, 2015 at 8:10 PM

Awww Carrie you are all heart! I so wish I could meet you in person sometime! Congrad's Light & Love

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

May 24, 2015 at 2:42 AM

Superb take on theme Carrie! Gl in contest,, sure will do well!

Ravindra K Kapoor

May 24, 2015 at 1:23 AM

How sweet and inspiring are the contributions to prepare a worthy player of basket ball the most fascinating Games of USA. Excellent Poem to teach those who get irritated even by the games of their kids and a beautiful Entry dear friend for the Contest. My good wishes for your inspiring write. I have added some steps on my Blog to ease your Vote casting. Just see them before going for that. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra K Kapoor

Eve Roper

May 23, 2015 at 6:54 PM

Thank goodness I have never had a window broken from a baseball. My son just had to replace his pickup window because a 9 year old hit a home run over the fence at a game. a 7 hugs