Timothy Mattson Poet Narrative

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I was about 10 yrs old when this occured as I had a childhood friend whose backyard was next to this other 'yard'. Turns out this other yard belonged to a relatively famous resident in our town, who was a Hall of Fame baseball manager, although at the time, I didn't really know much about him.

Revealed of Daydreams

With almost no delay or hesitation,
My friend and I climbed high over the wall.
    Our burden was light, as we were armed
    Only with our gloves, a bat, and a ball.
        Landing back on earth I was blinded by
        This amazing field of grass so green.
            In fact, that backyard lawn was greener
            Than any other lawn I've ever seen!

Then running around like kids do... a
Couple of future 'big leaguers' laughing & playing.
    Soon enough, the day's warmth interrupted,
    By a tray of lemonade, our thirst slaying.
        Then without any warning, we were invited into
        The home, just for what was called, 'a quick tour'.
            Once inside, I felt the 'baseball gods' beckon 
            From Valhalla, of that much, I was sure.

I was awestruck to see and touch all the baseball
Memorabilia, gathered from a lifetime's love of the game.
    It gave my young life new meaning and direction-
    To play our 'national pastime', for joy, not fortune or fame.
        This visit through history will always be with me, 
        Having sculpted much of my life along the way.
            And if I live to be a hundred and fifty...
            Maybe that's God's version, of a double-play.

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