On The Mound

It’s tough on top.

Tough, and lonely.

I mean, what if you’re a flop?

You must deliver. You only.

Here you are, on enemy ground,

shaping up.  Up on the mound.

Bases loaded, two guys out.

Knuckle-ball, or slider?  Choose.

Shake your head.  Dispel the doubt.

Walk him, and we’re gonna lose ...

As I’m about to wind and throw,

the female speaks up from below:

“You Hot-Shot Luke, or just luke-warm?

Gonna let one go, Curt Schilling,

or you just talking up a storm?

The flesh is weak.  What’s left that’s willing?”

 

Reviews

[Nico Reznick]

Cracking little number. Hold out for an open mic poetry event at a sports bar.

[Arezzo]

I'll do that and thank you very much! (Other reviewers have completely missed the sex joke)

[Sami Khalil]

"Here you are, on enemy ground,
shaping up. Up on the mound.
Bases loaded,"

[Sami Khalil]

You are so right. It is lonely and tough at the top of any trade, profession and competition. An excellent write, sir...:)..........

[Arezzo]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your positive comments.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:).......................