Major League Baseball -- 2020

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I hereby take John Watts' and Sam Kauffman's challenge to write a poem for Opening Day of the Baseball Season. Batter up! ...

The crack of the bat but no crackerjacks The game we held dear without a beer or a cheer The ball sails into the stands where it's empty of fans Radios pick up the players talk and their cleats as they walk The 'boys in the booth' may not be long in the tooth Yet once-exciting plays just don't thrill or amaze "The runner slides into home!" -- where we watch all alone Sigh... The 'old ball game' ~ is just not the same

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/28/2020 4:38:00 AM

You have penned a poem that explains the craziness of this weird empty stadium well.

John Gondolf

Date: 7/26/2020 9:17:00 AM

I agree, watching the Rangers opener was really strange. For a donation of $50 the Rangers Foundation would put a cut out out your picture in a seat, there were several hundred right behind home plate. From the centerfield camera it appeared that there were fans in the stands...but it was silent. Your poem captures the moment, Gershon. Cheers, John

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/26/2020 1:00:00 PM

Yeah, it's even a bit strange on the radio with that canned background noise. It must be totally weird on TV. (Haven't watched the tube for a couple decades or four). Today the noise is pretty loud at the Cubs-Brewers game. The announcers claim that the tech guys revved up the noise considerably... Thanks, John! Best always, Gershon

Ts Poetry

Date: 7/26/2020 8:37:00 AM

I was looking at the prices to go on Murphy's rooftop...a bit pricey for me... great piece...play ball

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/26/2020 12:55:00 PM

Hey, TS! Those rooftop prices are through the roof, are they not?! A whole 'byte' too pricey for me, I confess. Take me home (to my radio) to the ballgame. Take me in to my room... Cheers, Gershon

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/26/2020 5:44:00 AM

Very well done, Gershon. This too shall pass--some day, whenever God is ready to take it away. Janice

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/26/2020 11:17:00 AM

Right, the whole shebang is in God's hands. We'll see what happens... though we have to make our effort down here too... Thanks, Gershon

Joseph Soper

Date: 7/26/2020 1:41:00 AM

well done... it doesnt quite feel the same. but at least there is still baseball such that it is...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/26/2020 11:06:00 AM

Yes. I enjoy listening to it on the radio while I'm writing poems. Seriously, what a nerd I am. lol. Smiles, Gershon

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/26/2020 12:40:00 AM

IT WILL COME TO PASS MY FRIEND, AND YOUR BEER AND CHEER AND FRIENDS WILL ALL BE THERE WITH YOU! i CAN IMAGINE THE FEELING THOUGH! HUGS AND BLESSINGS, JENNIFER

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/26/2020 11:06:00 AM

Ha, ha! No need to be concerned about me, my friend. I haven't attended baseball games for a couple decades, and only did so to introduce the sport to my kids... Wrote this one for others. My nerdy friends and I spend our spare time visiting patients in nursing homes, reading to blind people, and other do-gooder pursuits. Beers and cheers -- don't even know what they feel like, truth be told. Cheers and beers, Gershon