Willie Mays and All Our Praise

Had given Willie all of our praise;
To see great plays would watch Mays;
Out in field, we did find him roam;
A baseball field was friendly home.

To play baseball always did love;
Caught fabulous flies with his glove; 
When the bases had been loaded,
He hit ball and bat exploded.

After runners crossed the bases,
We would see smiles on their faces;
After they had scored run by run,
Found that game was finally done.

Amazing Mays was no longer here;
Frantic fly Into clear sky did disappear;
Baseball always would love and laud;
New team on will be coached by God.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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De Beaulieu Avatar
June 21, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Hello James Horn, Willie mays was really a great baseball player. He won a lot of games. I wonder who will be next to be famous. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 4, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Hello James Parker,Now I understand why it was easy to write. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
Horn Avatar
July 4, 2024 at 5:33 AM
That is why it was so easy to write this poem. Have to answer other comments.
Allison Avatar
June 20, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Baseball isn't something they play in the UK therefore he's not someone I have heard of James thanks for sharing:-) x
Horn Avatar
July 4, 2024 at 5:34 AM
Cricket and soccer of course.
Cunningham Avatar
June 20, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Although not played here in the uk, I'd often heard of Willie Mays who was one of the greats in American baseball. Lovely tribute poem to him James. Tom
Cunningham Avatar
July 4, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Sachin Tendulkar, India, Shane Warne, Australia. For cricket. Football, I'd go with, Eusabio, Ronaldo, Maradona, the list is endless. Hope you had a lovely birthday James.
Horn Avatar
July 4, 2024 at 5:35 AM
Who would be comparable to him in Soccer and Cricket.
Onclaud Avatar
June 20, 2024 at 7:18 AM
baseball heroes never die, they just fade away...a gritty write that includes a touch of sweet sentiments... Grrreat to be back knowing you are still around dear friend, jack...thanks for trips back here on soup!
Horn Avatar
July 4, 2024 at 5:37 AM
Did you eat Tony the Tiger cereal with your soup. Remember that your Dad was a retired General.
Gondolf Avatar
June 20, 2024 at 6:47 AM
I have so many fond memories of watching baseball with my dad growing up as a kid, and the "Say Hey Kid" was a big part of that. Thanks for taking me back James.
Horn Avatar
July 4, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Had character and talent. A great person.
Horn Avatar
June 20, 2024 at 6:44 AM
Great poem.
Horn Avatar
July 4, 2024 at 5:40 AM
Tom, Glad that you appreciated the thoughts.
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