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Learning What it Takes!
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I got to see my grandson Hayden play ball while visiting and I was so proud. This is for you Hayden!


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Learning What it Takes!
 
Watching him play baseball takes me back to other day.
When his father played ball and watching his dad play.
He’s so intense on the field just like his dad use to be.
Loving the sport, soaring with extreme intensity.
 
Not missing a play, no balls getting through.
Making the outs, some double plays too.
Brings extreme joy to the cheering crowd,
Makes them cheer more and scream very loud.
 
Bringing him in to pitch, when bases are full,
With not one out made, seems awfully cruel.
But he bears down and whizzes the ball.
And one by one, the batters do fall.
 
How proud his parents must be watching him play,
Growing stronger in spirit and body each day.
For he’s learning more than the sport at hand.
He’s learning what it takes to be a great man.
 
Written by,
Bonnie May

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Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on May 2, 2008
The end of your poem says it all... Hope he becomes a great man!

Cryssa

Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on May 2, 2008
Well said Bonnie and I can relate to your feelings. My granddaughters play ball and so did my 4 girls. Isn't it enjoyable an evening going to see the little ones play? Glad you got that opportunity, it is such fun and laughter and thrills. Your grandson must be pretty good at it. He really gets into it and does really good.

Reviewed on May 2, 2008
Ron Guidry or Roger Clemens, watch out!! Hayden's on your tail!! A future major leaguer for sure; check out that pitchin' stance!! Great write and pic; enjoyed!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on May 2, 2008
...and granny shouting to the dumb Umpire to wear stronger eyeglasses I presume...

Georg

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on May 1, 2008
Like father, like son all from a wonderful and passionately loving grandma. Count your blessings, one blessing at a time lovely lady....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed on May 1, 2008
A proud Gramma, penning lines of love and inspiration - well done, Bonnie!

(((HUGS))) and love, karla.

Reviewed by Randall Barfield
Reviewed on May 1, 2008
Lovingly expressed. Your words themselves are a photo. Cheers

Reviewed by Barbara Smith
Reviewed on May 1, 2008
Bonnie, such a nice poem about your grandson Hayden. It fills our hearts with joy as we watch them perform in their sports and games. I always enjoyed this when my children were small. We had them in sports from the time they were 5 years old up & to finish school & college. A nice write.


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