John Lawless Poet Rictameter

Play Ball

Baseball
First sign of spring
A scented leather joy
Wafting over a childhood dream
Two on, two out, three balls, two strikes, one swing
The sound the silence, the drama
Oh joyous memory
Awaken me
Baseball

©1/15/2023

Pen a Rictameter, Hopes of Spring’s Return Poetry Contest
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Hat Bueckert January 31, 2023 at 8:35 AM Oh man this screams spring nostalgia, and current time too but slower with more knee braces and cold brews haha. Well done and congrats John!

Andrea Dietrich January 28, 2023 at 3:23 PM I loved game and watching my son play when he was young. Congrats to you.

Ann Peck January 28, 2023 at 12:43 PM My youngest son was a catcher. Many the summer nights watching baseball games. I miss it greatly. Needless to say, I loved your poem! Congratulations on win!

Paula Goldsmith January 28, 2023 at 7:47 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed this fun write. Have a blessed day/weekend................

Linda Alice Fowler January 28, 2023 at 6:56 AM I miss the days of little league...thanks John! Congratulations on your win! :)

Gershon Wolf January 15, 2023 at 6:03 PM Hope springs eternal, even in the heart of this 'Cubs fan.'

Paula Goldsmith January 15, 2023 at 11:55 AM A fun write. Good memories are the best kind to have. Come on Spring. Have a great day...................