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Life Is Like Baseball

Anticipation is like hitting a single Expectation is like hitting a double Participation is like hitting a triple Revelation is like hitting a homerun

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Valsa George

Date: 8/5/2022 9:22:00 PM

The baseball analogy suits so well to life ! With this magical writing, you have won a grand slam victory, dear Bill !

Bill Baker
Date: 8/6/2022 7:29:00 AM

Made me smile with your Grand Slam comment, Valsa. That was cute. Thanks, Bill

Len Gasun

Date: 7/31/2022 6:19:00 AM

I love playing baseball when I was still young and you wrote a great analogy of life with this special sport my dear friend, Bill. I love it a lot and enjoyed reading it this evening. Thanks for sharing another awesome write. More blessings to you always. Hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 8/1/2022 9:54:00 AM

Thank you, Len. Your comments are encouraging! :-) Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Vladislav Raven

Date: 7/30/2022 2:24:00 PM

Hi Bill, a wonderful write and so creative to use the baseball analogy on this one. It fits perfectly. You know how to create excellent poetry, my friend. Have a wonderful evening. Your friend ..... Mike.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/30/2022 2:40:00 PM

Thanks for the encouring comment, Mike. I'm still learning, but I do enjoy trying a few different forms of poetry every now and then. Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry, Mike. Bill

Miranda Hawley

Date: 7/30/2022 5:26:00 AM

Dude!!!!!!!!!!! Right on! That just might be material a preacher could use at church.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/30/2022 7:05:00 AM

I could see that working out for a Sunday night sermon. :-) thenks for the comments, my friend. Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/29/2022 6:42:00 PM

Oh, Bill, that is a very clever comparison. Your creative writing not only eloquently, but also profoundly, express your thoughts. A metaphoric diamond. Regards and best wishes, my dear friend

Bill Baker
Date: 7/30/2022 7:07:00 AM

Thanks for the encouragement, Lasaad. It helps when I'm not able to write as much as I'd like too. Bill

Komal Walimbe

Date: 7/29/2022 7:28:00 AM

Amazing poem Bill! Though I am unaware of the rules of baseball yet, but sure will do some research on it! Your poet friend-Komal. Have a great day and thank you so much for replying to my poems today!:)

Bill Baker
Date: 7/29/2022 8:19:00 AM

Thanks for another visit, Komal. Have a great day! Bill

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/28/2022 1:18:00 PM

What a striking performance of allegory! I know you'll hit the ball right out of the park Bill! ~Anaya

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 4:40:00 PM

Thanks for the confidence, Anaya. I'll sure be swinging for the fence. lol Smiles ~ Blessings, my friend. Bill

Robert Gorelick

Date: 7/28/2022 12:19:00 PM

A curve ball right over the plate. The devil swung and missed! Great write. Robert

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 4:39:00 PM

That curve was deceptive, you'd think it would be satan's sweet spot. lol Thanks for the creative comment, Robert. Have a great week my friend! ~ Bill

Joe Maverick

Date: 7/28/2022 11:29:00 AM

There and back dear poet, I bet you don't realise The mirror of life's journey you allude to.? Life goes out from God..' And returns to Him again.'

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 4:38:00 PM

Oh, I do realise it, it is the hope I have that gets me through all of life's challenges. :-) I've accepted His gift and know in whom I believe. I will be going home to be with my Creator God. Thanks for the comments, Joe, I always enjoy what you have to say or add . Blessings my friend, Bill

Elena Eagle

Date: 7/27/2022 2:59:00 PM

This is so much fun to read. Enjoyed this one today.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 7:56:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed my poem, Elena. Thanks for the visit and comment. ~ Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/27/2022 12:19:00 PM

Bill, am sending this to my family, Oakland A’s fan. Grandson has been playing since he was three and just retuned from Tennessee where he was at the U of Tennessee for more lessons in baseball.he plays first base and pitcher. A fab pitcher at 15years old, on his HS team. Love the last line… Panagiota xxx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/28/2022 9:04:00 AM

My son in law thought your poem was way cool. Grandson was in Little League since a tyke.Pitches at 75 mph. Summer camps every years plus tournaments all summer. They were in Reno last weekend. He has 4 games this week. Catholic school begins on July 27th. They get tons of vacations all year long and get out way earlier than public schools. Glad you are a baseball fan. Panagiota xxx

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 8:02:00 AM

WOW! I wish him well. Baseball was one of my first loves. It's good he's participating in summer camps for extra instruction. Those camps can make a big difference in young players fundamentals of the game, especially pitchers. Last line made it fun and added a little humor. lol Have a great day my dear friend! ~ Bill

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/27/2022 8:16:00 AM

Oh, such a wonderful simile, Bill. Your poetic pen is not only eloquent but profound as well. A metaphorical gem. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2022 8:05:00 AM

Thanks for noticing the similes, Susan. Just felt right for this one. Thank you for the comforting and encouraging comment my friend. ~ Bill

Gary Radice

Date: 7/27/2022 4:34:00 AM

Baseball may not be a national sport in the UK but your message is the same the world over. Cheers - Gary

Bill Baker
Date: 7/27/2022 7:46:00 AM

Thanks, Gary. Made me smile. Have a great day! Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/27/2022 3:14:00 AM

I do so appreciate your baseball metaphor comparing some of life's experiences to playing baseball, especially the last line. I sincerely thought your poem was cleverly don.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/27/2022 7:47:00 AM

Thanks, Sara. Have a fun day out with your hubby. :-) Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/26/2022 6:47:00 PM

Grand-slam, Bill! Cubs win! Cubs win!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/27/2022 7:48:00 AM

Figured you were a Cubs kind of fan, Gershon. Thanks for the fun comment. I always like a smile. Bill