Day in the Sun

A life spent cowering from pain will leave you so aching inside The gift you'd miss, from life's sweet kiss knowing you never even tried

Tatertot 

With the start of the first inning

as the wind whistled through the tree's

Our short stop had his shoulder broke

and the fates blew in on the breeze

 This team was a thorn in the side

of the Harding President's Club

It was on this night my son Tate

was scheduled to play as a sub

 

The kid pitching for North Union

hurled a cooking heater down field

You could hear that freight train coming

as it's hide was 'bout to be peeled

Their coach then rallied his talent

pressing their shoulders to the wheel

like natives dancing 'round a fire

driving devils who'd struck a deal

 A death defying mid-air, catch

the bounding, ball tossed on the run

The Devil was in town this night

riding in on the setting sun

They dove and slid then nearly flew

as if the angels rode their backs

While running bases half possessed

plowing the field with cleated tracks 

,

 The dice kept coming up seven

and oh prophetically so

When the sun had finally set

the score was seven to zero

 Come ye fathers follow your child

through the tough times every one

For the oft chance will someday come

when they will have finally won 

 

Tatertot last night 4/12/14

Author's Note

Americans love the underdogs. It is such an American thing to do. Because the thrill of a win from a team thought washed up gives us all hope that the dreams that were washed away in our own youth could be rekindled and burn again.Such is the nexus of the American soul!

Reviews

[wordman]

this is really a great story tate I`m sure they are all proud and should be give him a high five from me

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I just stopped by for a minute and off to bed hope you are well .

[Scott Metro]

EXCELLENT...a great story..clever.
Peanuts and Cracker Jacks...America's favorite past time.
A healthy fathers pride.
My admiration.
Scott

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Scott always a treasure to have you here it is one of the great pastimes that i take solace from I dont know what Id do if It were to ever end But of course It will one day thank you

[Scott Metro]

Well done..!!...and you're welcome.
Scott

[m.s.early]

Direct in your approach and ruthless in your diction. This has elements of the classic American Poem. Like right out of Rockwells' repertoire.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi X Hope you are well i suppose i can never quite get past the diction of the race track But I guess Ill never be domesticated thanks

[Lyn Anderson]

A great message, a positive, empowering poem. One comment, and I feel silly after 300+ views, but I cannot see a reason for the apostrophe in father's in the last stanza, unless I am missing something.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Kl Nice to see you today. I am trying to ready for the wedding this week and had a few thoughts thought Id share them .I havent been on much But every now and then I find an inspiration .Please stop over and take a look at friedas hot coffee glances i thought it rather good .

[Lyn Anderson]

I did so already. Catching up on read requests. :) Nice to see you too.

[Tate Morgan]

you too and thank you

[Jess K]

Wonderful poem paints a classic story of determination.

[Tate Morgan]

thank you very much

[Leigh]

Great story and poem and one that shows that perseverance pays off. I was a touch line Dad not so long ago and did watch my son score more than a couple of try's over his seasons (Rugby) pure pride to be honest. No team is invincible and it is up to the underdog to rise up and seize their moment when they can!

[Tate Morgan]

Oh yeah it is always the underdog that serves us up humility and strips away our pride But that is what drives greatness thank you

[FlamingPhoenix]

Aw! This is such a sweet write and a fun one too! Thank you for sharing.

[Tate Morgan]

thank you Phoenix It is a memory now of a few days and it still holds the same awe and wonder

[Robbie~xoxo~]

Such a heartfelt story... very All-American, Tator Tot!

I love the message you give... a heart of gold!
You have a gift at this... mastered to perfection~xoxo~:)

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Robbie i am sure you have kids and you know this feeling too So nice to hear from you again

[Angie G]

True passion for the game but most of all Love for a son who makes you proud.. beautiful piece..

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you It's a great feeling to watch your children and though I remember the times I have comforted him and his sister when they failed I felt this great win to the core of my being.

[Chris Micha]

A truly magical piece, sir! Having played for most of my life, I have an affinity for this sport. You have captured a beautiful moment in such detail. Bravo!

[Tate Morgan]

hank you Christian sir It is always with great humility that i realize My own time has passed for these experiences But I felt my muscles twitch every time they ran and my arms swinging with every bat.