Abe Lopez Poet Couplet

Little League

One, two, three strikes your out
Playing our rivals, another epic bout

The stress of playing inning after inning
Sweaty hands and butterflies are all beginning

It's the start of the seventh inning stretch
A Coke and peanuts are a great fetch
 
Bottom of the ninth, MAN! we're behind one run
Rally caps are out, and the chanting has begun

I'm not a big league baseball slayer
I'm a ride the pine little league player

I wish I had the courage to say;
"Put me in coach, I'm ready to play!"

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James Fraser September 14, 2009 at 1:14 PM Lovely images of the sportsfield in this lovely poem>>James

Anna Mayall July 25, 2009 at 1:40 AM liked and loved the ending..

Carolyn Devonshire July 13, 2009 at 4:20 PM Oh, Abe, you certainly capture all of the things I love about baseball, whether little league or pro. The spirit in the bleachers, the peanuts and softdrinks consumed in summer heat, the suspense of the ninth inning...You have hit a home run!!! Excellent write and one for my favorites. Also love the reference to the song in your last line. Love, Carolyn

Debbie Guzzi July 10, 2009 at 4:53 PM I can see the game!!! A nice verse here. Light & Love

Brian Strand July 9, 2009 at 11:57 PM Best wishes with this on Abe.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today.

July 9, 2009 at 2:42 PM What an uplifting poem, a reminder that we don't have to be pros to enjoy the game. Your opening line reminds me of the great Harry Cary. Can't say that I'm a Cubs fan but I sure enjoyed hsi enthusiasm for the game. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for your kind comments. Karen

Charlene Bird July 9, 2009 at 10:25 AM Nothing like playing a good game of baseball in the summer. Great feel good write!

Sara Kendrick July 7, 2009 at 3:10 PM Love it. I felt the excitement of the ballgame. Sara

Carrie Richards July 7, 2009 at 11:19 AM Soup mail for Mr. Lopez ! :)

Carrie Richards July 7, 2009 at 7:04 AM Charming poem....Sounds like the kid in you still alive and well !!! :) ~

Carol Sunshine Brown July 7, 2009 at 4:50 AM Awwwwwwwww love this write. Excellent. Love, Carol