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A. L. Becker Member
since 2002-09-06
Posts 167San Francisco, California 
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Behold! For a Giant yet walks the earth With shoulders of rock, striding forth he wields Thirty-two ounce, thirty-four inch of girth Maple Excalibur, from which he deals Four hundred foot jacks, right side of the plate Six hundred home runs, five hundred base steals Never swings early, nor ever swings late Inside the box hit, outside the box wait He cares not for me, and cares not for you Cares not a whit for the bat when he’s through And straightening up, and seeing the view Watches the ball fly until it’s a dot And then, only then, begins he his trot Don’t say to him “bring it” – it will be brought "Oh, do not ask, 'What is it?' Let us go and make our visit." -Eliot [This message has been edited by A. L. Becker (10-21-2002 07:30 PM).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
A.L.Becker~ This is VERY, VERY GOOD ! As one who is being 'forced'  to watch the World Series to keep harmony in the household ... I have seen this 'GIANT' ... and he is mighty~However ..... Me ? I'm just rooting for those little winged fella's   I think you should find a place to send this to your GIANT ! Greatly enjoyed the read ... meet you at the Concession Stand !  Winner buys !!!  *HUGS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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A. L. Becker Member
since 2002-09-06
Posts 167San Francisco, California |
Dear Marge, Thank you for your nice comments. I too am rooting for the 'Gels. Being an old Dodger fan, there's no way i can root for the hated ones, even though I live in SF. But, I was inspired to write this sonnet because I can't help feeling that I am witnessing sports history everytime I see Bonds step up to the plate. "Oh, do not ask, 'What is it?' |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Beautifully written! Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Annie~ I plumb forgot to come back here and GLOAT ! Glad you and I were rooting for the same team~ It was a great series ... and I got to gloat at home so it was worth the time spent watching~ (almost) Meet ya' at the Pub ... seems we'll both get to buy ! *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
this is an excellent piece...Bonds seems to get better with age. I saw Williams in his prime. They are cut from the same cloth. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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A. L. Becker Member
since 2002-09-06
Posts 167San Francisco, California |
Yay Gels! Marge, i will certainly buy the first round. Peg, i wish i could have seen the splendid splinter play, he was a great american as well as a great ball player! Annie! "Oh, do not ask, 'What is it?' |
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