Ya Gotta Believe

New of sadness once again heard,
another hero gone.
Ya Gotta Believe were his famous words,
from Tug McGraw's throne.
No other could where the crown,
what a ball he could throw.
Not a better pitcher to be found,
all of his fans do know.
A hope and courage award you received,
a warrrior and fighter.
We'll never forget, Y a Gotta Believe,
you've made our stadium brighter.
Now you're life is put to rest,
God show him his path please.
This great man has passed the test,
in 1980 he won the world series.
Wei'll say goodbye, to this one so tall,
in our eyes we see.
God made his call to Tug McGraw,
remember, "Ya Gotta Believe.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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February 20, 2016 at 8:36 PM
Diane, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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March 14, 2016 at 12:10 PM
Hi Skat A, thanks so much for the welcome. I was injured on the job 15 yrs. ago. Signed myself into Detox with Workers Comp. I was given this gift to write from God. Well during Detox a very good thing happened, Hit by the Holy Spirit, woke the next day Pain FREE, a miracle from God. I thank him each day. Very nice to meet you, Hugs back~~
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February 20, 2016 at 8:12 PM
What a great tribute to Tug McGraw!
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March 14, 2016 at 12:11 PM
Thanks Robert, He did deserve a Tribute. Look forward to reading your poetry also. Nice to meet you~~
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