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South Paw Babe Ruth

Silence hushed, a crowd in awe,
Only crickets could be heard.
Under the spell of the Babe,
They looked to where he pointed,
Hoping to see a home run. 

Perhaps the greatest player
America ever-knew,
Would, once again, please the crowd.

But the pitcher wasn't phased,
And threw a wicket screwball.
Babe watched its winding approach,
Eyed it close, took aim, and swung.

Resounding off of his bat,
Unfailingly, the ball flew.
Then, as the home crowd cheered on,
Headed straight for its target.


(Acrostic)


5/19/2015			


12/21/2022
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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/25/2018 9:21:00 PM

Awesome tribute. I could feel the atmosphere in the stadium. A beauty! No... a homerun for you, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/26/2018 8:35:00 AM

Thank you so much Line, your comments are much appreciated my friend, Emile.

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/26/2015 2:16:00 PM

Great Acrostic poem, Emile, and a wonderful write on the famous BABE to address the theme! Congratulations on your win! Sandra

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/27/2015 8:33:00 AM

Thanks Sandra, I appreciate your kind visits. Emile.

Kim Merryman

Date: 5/25/2015 7:59:00 PM

Great acrostic, Emile! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/26/2015 7:03:00 AM

Thanks Kim, as always I appreciate your visits. Emile.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/25/2015 5:40:00 PM

EMILE, Congratulations on your win. LOVE LINDA

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/25/2015 7:14:00 PM

Thanks as always Linda. Emile.

Tim Smith

Date: 5/25/2015 12:01:00 PM

This a great story on "The Babe"....congrats Emile

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/25/2015 2:30:00 PM

Thank you Tim, as always your comments appreciated. Emile.

Skat A

Date: 5/25/2015 1:15:00 AM

Emile :) Congratulations, Love SKAT

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/25/2015 9:09:00 AM

SKAT, once more I'm in your debt, thank you so much. Emile.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 5/24/2015 8:21:00 PM

So glad to see this one about Babe! Congrad's Light & Love

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/25/2015 9:08:00 AM

Thanks Debbie, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Seren Roberts

Date: 5/20/2015 7:00:00 AM

nice read, though I know nothing about baseball. I wrote about Joe DiMaggio....well done...Seren

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/20/2015 8:38:00 AM

Thanks Seren, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/19/2015 4:12:00 PM

Hurrah for the BABE. Did you do this for Batter up contest. GREAT example of a poem for that one. ME LIKES (thanks also for always making such sweet comments)

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/19/2015 6:16:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, yes this was written for that contest, wish me luck. Emile.