National Pastime

I've had this love for baseball Ever since I was a child I get great enjoyment at a game It always makes me smile What I like most of all Is going to a game in person With people screaming all around A few of them even cursing The cheering of the crowd The lushness of the grass I like a game that takes a while I never like a game too fast The crack of the bat The flight of the ball Watching as it descends Over the outfield wall The player trotting around the bases As his team in the dugout applauds Rounding third heading home He has aided his teams cause They appear headed for victory To the home fans satisfaction As they chase down the first place team They must do it without distractions 2-23-19/RjH