Ground Rule Poems | Examples


Memories

Ones upon a life to pass  
Where joy could have been imagined to last  
With innocence far from rust  
And body far from dust

Minds moved gradually to modify  
But rather to a direction of fright  
Where winter came in July  
Leaders seeing with longing sight

Lion of humans claiming to fight for freedom  
Scouring it's paws out of boredom   
In fine linen with lyrical carved tom tom  
With aim of exploiting to gain it's kingdom

A little knowledge like water  
On heads of innocent souls  
Like a lamp light gloating over  
Till night stand still on the old

Exemption they tried to agitate  
Breaking all laws till it abates  
Creating powers to hate  
And a ground rule never to be late

Pains still it caused  
Hunger turning to a course  
Stomach crying for change  
Eyes can't see from range

Deaf ear they turned  
To the screams of scraping  
Incense they burned  
All for winning

Two heroes in the tragedy of their making  
Both running into the chamber turning  
And all souls within them burning  
While rulers fighting for last man standing

Premium Member Fan Interference

To all of you fans sitting close to the field:
When you see a fair grounder coming, please yield.
That means that the ball coming is still in play.
If you interfere, you just might ruin the day.
The umpire will say it’s a ground rule double.
Take the ball away, and you’ll be in trouble.
The runner on first must go back to third base.
Your team may lose the game, and that’s a disgrace.
That runner may have scored your team’s tying run.
They’ll be losing a game which they could have won.
Sure, you’ll have yourselves a wanted souvenir
However, that baseball’s cost might be quite dear!
One thousand dollars fine, and you’ll be kicked out.
The players and fans won’t like it; there’s no doubt.
That ball must be foul before taking it out.
So think before you interfere with that ball.
A game must be a pleasure for one and all.

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