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February 22, 2011 Pam Rossow 22 Comments

bases loaded two outs
on deck switch hitter
swinging the air seasoned
with spicy yellow mustard
and tangy sauerkraut
clay disturbed rising as
cleats ready themselves
hamstrings taut calves
tensed oxygen gulped
next up pawing then the
pitch cracking contact ball
sprouts wings flies out of the
park crowd kinetic screaming
energy he runs rounding
bases 1^st 2^nd 3^rd home

Pamela A. Rossow

22 thoughts on “Home”

Terrific! I’m panting. Don’t even play base-ball, it’s very well done.

‘…swinging the air seasoned

with spicy yellow mustard

and tangy sauerkraut…’

Ah the mirth!

Wordywoman says:

February 25, 2011 at 3:37 pm

Thanks so much! I get hungry at games 🙂

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Thanks for the trip to the park. Don’t know how long number 5 will be her in St. Louis, but I can’t wait for the season to begin.

Wordywoman says:

February 25, 2011 at 4:37 am

You’re welcome 🙂 My nephew’s favorite team! Nice! Should be fun!

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Wordywoman says:

February 24, 2011 at 4:30 am

thanks Jingle!!!!

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Loved your take on this prompt…very fun and original.

Wordywoman says:

February 23, 2011 at 7:31 pm

Thanks!!!!! I tried!

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wow you captured the feel of a game in a short sweet manner.. really great thanks
Jim

Wordywoman says:

February 22, 2011 at 8:02 pm

thanks 🙂 great photos although I definitely don’t need a wedding photographer 😉 I love taking pics for fun and dream of photography classes and a fantastic Canon!!! someday!!!!

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love baseball too.
cute..
A++
🙂

Wordywoman says:

February 22, 2011 at 5:52 pm

thanks Jingle!

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Love your take on the theme of ‘Home’! The poem rocks along with the game, I really enjoyed it.
Thanks for visiting mine earlier.

Wordywoman says:

February 22, 2011 at 5:51 pm

thanks! enjoyed yours very much 🙂

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I could feel the excitement and tension and the kid inside of me watched the ball fly high in the sky and over the fence! Thanks for sharing the moment!

Wordywoman says:

February 22, 2011 at 1:04 pm

Awh, thanks Dan! My nephew loves baseball :-). He is forever giving me stats, telling me about out of the park home runs, and, if I have any questions re: b. ball, I ask him. Of course, watching him play is the best!!! Thanks for stopping by!

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