Team Player

w c

Team Player

 

You must be willing to bunt

If you want to make this team

It’s the selfless ones we want

And sacrifice we need

 

You’ll have to take a pitch

When at bat now and then

And when the ump calls ‘ball’

You’ll take a pitch again

 

You’ll have to steal a base

When your coach thinks you can

But whenever you’re tagged out

You’ll have to face the fans

 

You’ll have to take a walk

When the pitcher won’t throw to you

With the intentional walk

A potential run scored too

 

With opponents we shake hands

When the game is just over

With good sportsmanship

Whether young or much older

  • Author: w c (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 17th, 2018 21:25
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Goldfinch60

    I didn't understand much of this as being from the UK I do not follow baseball but I thoroughly agree with the last stanza, in all games you must do your best to win but that shake of the hands and sportsmanship is the only way to go.
    This reminded me of a poem I wrote a long time ago, I will put it on the site today.

    • w c

      I can see where this poem would confuse someone that has never really played baseball. Like you, i think good sportsmanship is the important thing.

    • orchidee

      A fine write w c. We have UK things like polo (tally ho!) or croquet for snobs. lol.

      • w c

        Thanks, orchidee. I know that this poem would not make much sense for those that haven't played baseball.

        • orchidee

          We're too busy waffling, and having tea and cucumber sandwiches - very English! lol.

        • onepauly

          why not?
          its just a game.

          • w c

            Point well taken, onepauly.



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