You wear your flag like a second skin,
the colors bright, the threads worn thin;
And speak of victories long ago,
In voices proud, yet soft and low.
The tales are told, again, again
the triumphs carved in dust and pen;
The papers shout what you should hear,
While silencing what’s less sincere.
You count your coins, you guard your name,
you say it’s just a noble game;
But shadows stir beneath your cheer,
A trembling hand you won’t let near.
And so we stand on separate ground,
no shared horizon to be found;
Yet in the gap, I almost see
A kind of peace for you and me.
Nationals you are the same
Whatever nation you relate to
You're caught up in the old game
Of some national breakthrough
The most independent sources
Tell you what you need to learn
Privileged with self-importance
You count every cent you earn
Tell me propaganda stories
Tired generalizations
Pose a show-off with no worries
Though you are a worried nation
That’s your special way to go
Just a little bit depressing
We are poles apart, I know
But it seems a mutual blessing.
Take the Washington Metro, and get off at the Navy Yard.
Getting to and from Nationals Park is not hard.
The baseball team is making itself a name.
They send the other teams off losing in shame.
The Nats have been winning games at a torrid pace.
Have you seen the standings lately? They are in first place.
Washington baseball teams have been known for futility.
No Washington team has won a pennant since 1933.
If they won this year, wouldn’t that be good to see?
The team stands atop the National League East.
This squad of players appears to be the new beast.
The number of accumulated wins says it all.
This has been the best start since they moved from Montreal.
With great seasons from Strasburg, Werth, and the other boys,
the Washington fans will be experiencing great joys.
I know it’s still early, and I may be jumping the gun,
but if this continues, the Nats may have it all won.
To the concession stands at the ballpark in Washington.
Doing business with you is certainly no fun.
First, how much can you charge for a drink?
A high price of five-fifty for a Coke does stink.
The lousy service you gave had me fed up.
How can you dispense without lids for the cup?
Your nasty attitudes can make a person throw a fit.
If you do not like your jobs, then you should quit.
Fans want to enjoy themselves at a ball game.
Your service should bring your employers big shame.
The attitudes you display require an about face.
Is this why your baseball team is playing in last place?
T's & A's shown in the sun...
Stock & Hotrods...
Everybody having fun...
Racing till the day is done !
By Perri Voge
Copyrights 11/2007
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