Baseball With My Dad (poem) by larry r linville on AuthorsDen

Baseball With My Dad
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As I watched a baseball game today on Father's day, my thoughts went back to the days I was introduced to baseball with my father in front of a radio. He's been dead 45 years, but it felt like I was watching our Cardinals together --- at least in my heart.
My dad had little time just to rest but he did not work on Sunday. We did not yet have television so the Sabbath was his fun day. I missed my favorite radio so he could hear a baseball game and at the age of twelve I learned I, his baseball, buddy became. I listened to the Cardinals with him as he cheered for Slaughter and Stan. Before the season was completed I became a real Cardinal fan. We listened as Stan hit five homers on a Sunday with back to back games. “It was because we were listening,” with a big smile my father claims. Dad’s been gone forty five years but I know I sat with him today and watched the Cardinals play a game so in thanksgiving I think I’ll pray. He wasn’t here physically but I felt his spirit so near. Perhaps we’ll watch another game on Father’s Day in another year.

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on June 21, 2010

Nice nostolgic reflection.

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

I believe they are always with us Larry. Love makes great memories. A beautiful tribute to your dad on a special day.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Thirty years ago or so, Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles whacked a home run that was so unexpected beautiful that even the opposite side applauded. Never happened again! but we still remember.
Thanks for getting us back there!!!

Georg

Reviewed by TONY NERONE

Reviewed on June 20, 2010

As a man introduced to baseball by my Dad I cannot help but comment on this outstanding writing. He rooted for the Brooklyn Dodgers and I rooted and still do for the New York Giants. I remember Stan Musial,Red Schoendist, Marty Marion, and Slaughter scoring from first on a single. Thanks for the memories.
GOD BLESS YOU
Tony

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Maybe every time you watch the Cards play, he will be there right with you, in fact you know he is...ed

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

What a sweet, comforting poem about a man and boy, imparting so much joy. It touches the heart.
Blessings,
Christine