Barbara Gorelick Poet Quatrain

Ode To the Ump

Watch him there behind the plate
The guy referred to as "blue"
"Hey blue, you must be blind!
How could you call that ball strike two?"

He takes the ribbing all in stride
Been doing this for many years
Loves the game, the fans, the kids
Lots of fun and yes, sometimes tears

To soon the season will be over and done
But next year the kids will come to play
The ump will smile and call "batter up!"
He'll be having fun just like he is today….


My husband has been a Little League
 Umpire of many years. He loves it!

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Joe Maverick June 6, 2015 at 3:43 AM Good to read this piece Barbara, great images suggested.) gets my creative in mode..' (just looking at your old comment on Xen)

Connie Marcum Wong May 27, 2015 at 8:05 PM A sweet tribute to the great guys who umpire. My daughter's boyfriend is a coach for Little Leaguers and loves it. Congratulations on your win with this little gem Barbara!

Kim Merryman May 25, 2015 at 8:10 PM Barbara, this is a nice tribute to your husband and all umpires. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Poet Destroyer A May 25, 2015 at 5:41 PM BARBARA, Congratulations on your win. LOVE LINDA

M. L. Kiser May 25, 2015 at 7:29 AM It does sound like he enjoys it...and why not...we all need a little play.

Skat A May 25, 2015 at 1:16 AM nice win.... SK

James Peranteau May 23, 2015 at 5:52 PM Ah...a write for the hubby ! Hope his ump'n stays on the feild ! Great dedication dear poet.........have a wonderful weekend Barbara....much love, james

Skat A May 23, 2015 at 3:15 AM awesome... SK

Tim Smith May 22, 2015 at 3:34 PM lovely ode to the umpire....your husband is a brave man who must have thick skin to put up with all the questioning on almost every call. Barbara Gorelick May 22, 2015 at 3:39 PM Thanks Tim, he really does let the comments just roll off his back. He is like a kid waiting for the season to start...