Play Ball

Somewhere there’s a baseball
Shivering in the cold

Somewhere there’s a baseball glove
Afraid of growing old.

Somewhere there’s a baseball bat
Some weary cleats - sweat stained hat.

Somewhere there’s a baseball field
Beneath snow’s winter fall

Somewhere dreaming children
Hear the umpire shout

“Play Ball”.



John G. Lawless



submitted to – Batter Up – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Debbie Guzzi
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Merryman Avatar
May 25, 2015 at 8:14 PM
I like this, John! A different take on the contest. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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May 25, 2015 at 5:41 PM
JOHN, Congratulations on your win. LOVE LINDA
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May 25, 2015 at 1:16 AM
John:) Congratulations, Love SKAT
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May 24, 2015 at 8:20 PM
John, thanks for the verse! Congrad's Light & Love
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