The lonely stranger at the concession stand (poem) by Steve Joos on AuthorsDen

The lonely stranger at the concession stand
by Steve Joos → (All Poetry by Steve Joos)
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I was covering a softball game in Carmi, IL last year when I went to the concession stand to get something to drink. I was waited on by a young softball player who just broken up with her boyfriend. I was also going through one of those times when I was haunted by my lost loves. Funny how that always seems to happen. This must be how people can relate to my work (forgive the bragging).
She just broke up, She tried to be courageous, but her heart was shattered, for the first time perhaps. One day on top of the world, the next day hitting the iceberg. Even tough little ballplayers can have their dreams dashed. But hang in there, have a good cry and try again. It'll get better. And you'll have him still around, So will he. You'll visit him and haunt him the missed opportunity late at night. How do I know? I don't know. I'm a little older I guess. I'll have a Gatorade, but those three cute girls in the retro clothes standing behind me? Nothing for them. They're phantoms and they're with me.

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on June 27, 2008

enjoyed the read

Reviewed by Mary Coe

Reviewed on February 24, 2008

Very nice. Enjoyed very much.

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh

Reviewed on February 13, 2008

Ah, how nice! I like this one "I'll have a Gatorade,

but those three cute girls

in the retro clothes

standing behind me?

Nothing for them.

They're phantoms

and they're with me"

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

You sure wagered a poem for a huge grin from me. I admire your style and it is a comfortable feeling reading your poetry.
Thank you!
Susan

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on January 22, 2008

Interesting work!!

Nice to read you again stranger :) !!

Love tinka

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Interesting sharing of a moment, Steve. Thank you. Love and peace,

Regis