Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Perfect Game

World Series, back in '56,
Against the Brooklyn Dodgers,
Will always be remembered
And not just by some old codgers.

For the Yankee pitcher did what none
Had ever done before 
Or since - a perfect game,
With 2 to zip the final score.

Don Larsen was that pitcher
And, at 90, he just died.
His feat's not been repeated
Though some aces surely tried.

The ending, made immortal
In an image that still charms,
Shows the catcher, Yogi Berra,
Leaping into Larsen's arms.

I hope that record always stands,
Indelible in baseball lore -
Perfection in a Series game;
What fan could wish for any more?

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Gershon Wolf January 7, 2020 at 1:36 AM Remember it well, as I was already a hard-core baseball fan at age 6... Pretty amazing for an 81 win - 91 loss journeyman pitcher! The magic of those pinstripes back then... thought Mel Allen was a permanent fixture on World Series broadcasts!! Thanks, ilene! :) gw

Pat Adams January 6, 2020 at 3:45 PM I'm not really a baseball fan at all, but I can appreciate the level of talent and control it would take to accomplish such a feat. Very well done as always Ilene!............pat

Jan Allison January 6, 2020 at 1:56 AM I know nothing abut the sport what a lovely tribute to this amazing sportsman may the record never be broken:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta January 4, 2020 at 2:20 PM Once again you have demonstrated a mastery of the language! Well done! But remember, as Yogi said, "It isn't over 'til the fat lady sings!" Aloha! Rico