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The love of our pets is like the love of our children, in that we see them through the eyes of love, which blinds us to their faults. Unfortunately, the world is looking at them through a different light.

Murphy Made History

At Wrigley’s Field in Chicago
He bought two tickets, but struck out.
Barred from the game, with his pet,
“He stinks!”rang J. K.Wrigley’s shout.

At Sianis’ tavern across the way,
his pet, Murphy, was quite a hit.
But at the ball park, life turned sour;
they didn’t favor his goat one whit.

He aimed his pet to bring them luck
to watch World Series pennant wave.
Ejection brought anger, and a curse,
that loss would trail them to the grave.

The Cubs have yet to take the prize;
for seventy years, their losses count,
while Murphy’s name has garnered fame
and Wrigley’s shame they can’t surmount.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Eastman Avatar
June 2, 2016 at 3:34 PM
Loved this one. A fun read.
Adams Avatar
June 3, 2016 at 2:02 PM
Thanks much, Carol, for visiting to read. Have a fabulous day!
Mika-Stevens Avatar
May 20, 2016 at 1:55 PM
Nice poem....Ah - Wrigley Field - my father came from Poland and settled in Chicago..he loved those baseball games and the Chicago White Sox..
Mika-Stevens Avatar
May 20, 2016 at 1:54 PM
Nice poem....Ah - Wrigley Field - my father came from Poland and settled in Chicago..he loved those baseball games and the Chicago White Sox..
A   Avatar
March 10, 2016 at 12:27 AM
awesome poem. LINDA
Adams Avatar
March 10, 2016 at 7:25 AM
Thank you, Linda. Many of the poems I write are in response to contest categories, as was this one. A true story about the Chicago Cubs, and a tavern owner who brought his goat to a game, aired on the Writers' Almanac.
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 22, 2016 at 4:02 PM
Your charming poem's message rings loud and true. This is wonderful Cona! #7
Adams Avatar
February 22, 2016 at 5:32 PM
Thanks for the visit, Connie. So good to hear from you. Your generous rating is much appreciated.
Apell Avatar
February 7, 2016 at 12:57 AM
Yes, it's the great curse in life that we are always surrounded by people who can't seem to share the feelings our treasures excite in us. Nothing draws me to a poem like the insights that burst from it. And here I have found it.
Adams Avatar
February 7, 2016 at 1:58 PM
Thank you so much Agona. I will return the favor by visiting your page to read. All the best to you.
Heemstra Avatar
February 6, 2016 at 3:37 PM
Being a long time Red Sox's fan I know all too well what a curse can do! I honestly believe it won't be long till the Cubs will turn things around!
Adams Avatar
February 6, 2016 at 3:52 PM
Let's hope so, Robert. No team should have to suffer from a curse placed upon them by an irate fan. Thanks for the visit.
Atkinson Avatar
February 3, 2016 at 8:12 AM
Search from time to time for a poem with a purpose. Usually strike out, but your poem's got it. Bob
Adams Avatar
February 3, 2016 at 10:47 AM
Thank you, Bob. It was such an enchanting story, and one which raised a question in my mind about spoken curses. Glad you liked it. All the best to you.
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