John Lawless Poet Free verse

What I Gave

What I Gave?

I gave….nothing??
Time, and patience, and
a love of “The Game’.

She gave everything,
heart, strength, resolve,
to play “The Game”.

She is special,
handicapped, disabled,
and six years old.

Me, not so special,
did not wish to see,
her handicaps, keep her
from “The Game”.

She stood, bat in hand,
seemingly unable
to hit the ball.

I stood, confused,
befuddled when she said:
“you have to sing the song.”

“What song” I asked.
“The Baseball Song” she answered.

I looked around
seeking help when
her mother shouted
“Take Me Out to The Ball Game.”

I sang!  She Hit!
The love of “The Game”
etched itself upon another heart.

“The Game” will always be grateful
to her, for her, for 
What She Gave.

John G. Lawless
6/30/2014

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Sasha Maharaj July 15, 2014 at 1:49 AM beautiful :) Congrats on the win John John Lawless July 15, 2014 at 7:00 AM Thank you, Sasha.

Faye Gibson July 14, 2014 at 1:06 PM This is so good, John...perspective means a lot. Congratulations, my friend. John Lawless July 15, 2014 at 6:59 AM Faye, children have a way of changing our perspective, on us, on them, on life. Thanks reading and commenting

Paul Callus July 14, 2014 at 8:30 AM Lovely write and unique take on this theme, John. Enjoyed. congrats on your deserved win. // paul John Lawless July 15, 2014 at 6:57 AM Paul, the unique take on this theme is based in fact. She did request the song and I did sing. Thank you for your comment and support.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 14, 2014 at 12:35 AM John this is splendid! Power of words amazing,, congrats on top win! John Lawless July 15, 2014 at 6:55 AM Thank you Dr. Sharma for you continued support.

Verlena S. Walker July 13, 2014 at 8:44 PM Beautiful John. Congratulations on your 1st place win... Hugs Verlena John Lawless July 13, 2014 at 8:51 PM Thank you, Verlena, for your kind words.

Sheri Fresonke Harper July 13, 2014 at 6:56 PM John, This is a lovely return gift for the memory of the young lady and her delight in baseball. Congratulations on your win. I appreciated all the excellent entries to this contest, thanks for entering. John Lawless July 13, 2014 at 8:50 PM Thank you Sheri for all the work you put in on the contest. They are a wonderful inspiration for the muse.

Mohan Chutani July 1, 2014 at 2:58 AM beautiful, we live for the smiles and innocence our children give to us. Mohan John Lawless July 13, 2014 at 8:49 PM Thanks for the support Mohan, always appreciated.