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Hey gang: I just wrote this a few days ago, and hoping to get it printed somewhere or published, especially if I can get paid a little something for it, with my issues. Let me know your opinions guys. Hope you enjoy it!!

Scott

BASEBALL, WHAT DOES IT MEAN?


What does baseball mean? It means people playing this weird new game and having fun

What does baseball mean? It means the Flying Dutchman and The Cyclone in the first world series

What does baseball mean? It’s the Guys named Mugsy and Matty owning the world

What does baseball mean? It’s the sad unbelieving eyes of a little boy saying “Say it Ain’t so, Joe”

What does baseball mean? It’s the guy they call the Bambino smashing another one out of the yard

What does baseball mean? It mean’s the tearful farewell of a once Great man broken down by disease

What does baseball mean? It means the rivalry and brilliance of Teddy Ballgame and the Yankee Clipper

What does baseball mean? It means a fresh faced Oklahoma kid filling the shoes of a legend

What does baseball mean? It means the Mick becoming the idol of kids, men and women alike

What does baseball mean? It means the screams of a boy pulling a Mickey Mantle out of his first pack.

What does baseball mean? It means a strong courageous man fighting hard and breaking the barriers.

What does baseball mean? It means an old codger Casey leading his team to 5 straight series wins.

What does baseball mean? It means the Man, The Say Hey Kid and the Duke winning our hearts.

What does baseball mean? It means the lean kid named Sandy with the rocket arm and filthy curve.

What does Baseball mean? It means families and singles alike transporting themselves into a new dream

What does Baseball mean? It means new names Yaz, Tom Terrific, Schmidty, and the rest joining in.

What does Baseball mean? It means the pain of having to say goodbye too early to a yankees captain.

What does Baseball mean? It means a new game, big $, cheating, and controversy.

What does Baseball mean? It means it is bigger than its problems and will carry its way with the new stars


And for me? What does Baseball mean? The memorabilia, the smell of fresh cut grass, the Hot dog vendor hawking his wares, the sticky cotton candy, our cardboard heroes and the sound of “Play Ball”

But What does Baseball mean most for me? HEAVEN ON A DIAMOND


Scott Roberts 2020