Phil Capitano Poet Free verse

Rowntree Park

ROWNTREE PARK

I have found green here
bordered by white lines
that meet then veer off
into infinity, perfect symmetry,
peppered by flashing yellow dandelions.
These, and more, colours
I have found here.
I have found dreams here
in the bats that sing for singles
and scream for homers,
in the cleats that pound
a rhythm as they slap the ground
with mercurial delight.
Oh, the sights and sounds
that I have found here.
I have found the cycles of life here
in the grass below and the sky above,
in the safe and the out,
I have found peace.
I have found youth here,
 for here I am not an old man
barely able to walk,
I am forever ten
as I round the bases and slide
headfirst into home,
the feel of dirt in my face
and the smell of death in the tag.

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Curtis Johnson March 4, 2017 at 7:32 PM Thanks Phil for the taste of baseball and that thirst of a 'never dying game' that's really so much more than a game. Even though my plays on the field may well be a time of bygone days, for me and my precious memories,it is a 'past time' that never really passes. Thanks again, my friend. Phil Capitano March 5, 2017 at 9:11 AM My playing days are gone too but memories holdfast. Thanks for throwing a pitch my way.

Deborah Burch March 2, 2017 at 5:18 PM Phil! What a fantastic write! Presenting vivid memories seasoned with allegory! I love it. Congratulations! Big Hugggs deb. Phil Capitano March 5, 2017 at 9:09 AM Thanks Deb, I'm glad you caught the allegory.

Donna Roberts March 2, 2017 at 10:54 AM A HOME RUN PHIL, Congratulations!

Kai Michael Neumann March 2, 2017 at 4:54 AM You are finding a lot here and showing it in your poem. Congratulations on your win, Kai

John Lawless March 1, 2017 at 8:37 PM MAGNIFICENT....Phil....you have captured the heart of the "love of the game" in this wonderfully visual picture. Phil Capitano March 5, 2017 at 9:08 AM Thanks John for your kind remarks.

Doug Vinson March 1, 2017 at 3:47 PM I laugh for the pleasure of reading such a good poem, Phil. : ) Phil Capitano March 1, 2017 at 4:22 PM Glad you enjoyed it Doug.

Darren White March 1, 2017 at 3:06 PM Coming back to you with congratulations! Phil Capitano March 1, 2017 at 4:21 PM Thanks DW

Charlie Smith March 1, 2017 at 11:12 AM You took me out to the ballgame Phil, congratulations on your win... Phil Capitano March 1, 2017 at 4:20 PM Glad you liked it Charlie.

John Hamilton March 1, 2017 at 9:14 AM Great write Phil, congrats on number 1, well deserved! Phil Capitano March 1, 2017 at 4:19 PM Thanks John my fondest memories are from that park.

Joseph May March 1, 2017 at 7:49 AM Perhaps, in more ways than one we are all headed for home...Congrats on a great win Phil Capitano March 1, 2017 at 4:18 PM There is a symmetry between life and baseball, no doubt. Thanks Joseph.

Kim Rodrigues March 1, 2017 at 6:39 AM Congrats, Phil, on your youthful memory! Phil Capitano March 1, 2017 at 4:19 PM Thanks Kim. :)

Phillip Garcia March 1, 2017 at 5:25 AM Your poem is indescribably beautiful and perfectly captures the essence of what baseball means to so many. Congratulations on the win. Thank you for entering Phil Capitano March 1, 2017 at 5:32 AM Thanks Phillip, baseball literally saved my life numerous times; when life got rough, baseball, the love for the game, the joy found in watching or playing kept me going. It certainly is my family tradition. Peace and love out.

Richard Lamoureux December 6, 2016 at 7:47 AM This is a masterful write, truly a home run!

Nette Onclaud November 30, 2016 at 2:49 PM charmed by this amazing piece, phil.. stay forever young.. huggs

Agnes Krampe November 30, 2016 at 11:56 AM Phil, I liked your poem, even though I am absolutely not interested in baseball. You evoke the feeling of a youthful memory, nicely done. Agnes

Darren White November 29, 2016 at 8:38 AM Oh! this is so wonderful! I make it a fave and would give you a 10 if I could! Phil Capitano November 29, 2016 at 11:52 AM thanks Darren you're too kind.

Tamal Kundu November 28, 2016 at 6:57 PM This is absolutely stunning, Phil! Congrats on the placement.

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores November 28, 2016 at 9:19 AM Congratulations Phil on the placement of the contest.

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 25, 2016 at 4:36 PM Very, very good poem, Phil. The nostalgia is so close like the sweat from running the bases. Great memories you gave w/this poem. Lovely poem, my friend. Love and joy to you.

Brian Chung November 23, 2016 at 9:55 AM Wonderful poem!, I recommend you start a wordpress blog to host your poetry, I believe your poems will be very popular. Phil Capitano November 23, 2016 at 10:52 AM Thanks for your encouragement Brian, I have considered it. Much love.

Mike Hauser November 23, 2016 at 8:13 AM Love the way you can feel your writings...well done!

Demetrios Trifiatis November 22, 2016 at 8:00 AM Any sport we play as children is accompanying to the rest of our life! Your poem has achieved to paint so vividly the imageries of these experiences dear, Phil! A seven! Phil Capitano November 22, 2016 at 9:51 AM You are too kind.

Paloma P November 19, 2016 at 7:28 AM Reminiscent theme carried throughout, reminded me of Dreaming Tree by Dave Matthews when I first started reading, a home run! Phil Capitano November 19, 2016 at 7:42 AM Now I'm blushing. Thanks :)

Chris Green November 18, 2016 at 4:37 PM Such memories this brings back. Baseball was the port I loved when I was young. We had self-deigned diamonds on most every open lot in the neighborhood. Baseball was it. Your poem is very cool, thank you for sharing and allowing me to relive a little of my youth through your words. Phil Capitano November 19, 2016 at 7:42 AM Me too. Thanks for your interest.

Daniel Turner November 18, 2016 at 1:10 PM I have found a wonderful poem here, Phil. Brings back so many memories for me. I really love thislittle gem about baseball keeping one young at heart>) Phil Capitano November 19, 2016 at 7:41 AM Thanks. :)