Mind Games - For Contest

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Mind Games …”bottom of the ninth ………”two outs!! …………………two on …..three balls ……………two strikes” “CRACK” ….”.a sinking line drive to left…. ……….he moves cat-like across the grass …………………the game ……………………………….the series….on the line ….chest aching ……….legs burning …………………he dives…… …..reaching …………..grasping ………………………..floating ……in the ultimate dream.. ………hands caress the ball…. ………..tumbling ………………….streaking grass staining his face ………rolling to a stop …………………the crowd roaring” …….he squints …………………….flexes his glove …………………………………………...hears the crack of the bat John G. Lawless 11/20/2015 submitted to – Oil Paintings 4&5 sponsor – Eve Roper

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