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NaPoWriMo 11-April - Chapels of the Church of Baseball

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Chapels of the Church of Baseball

The Sacred Space of the
Church of Baseball
Comes in several sizes, with
The small chapels being
Some of the most holy.

The diamonds at the playground,
The softball complex in the public park
The small ballparks
Where high schools play,
Are a far cry from
The cathedrals where thousands worship,
But they are no less sacred.

From "little church",
Where parents erect
T-ball stands so the
Littles can learn the swing
To the diamond close to
The power outlet on the edge
Of the playground,
So they can plug in the
Pitchng machine.

Many playgrounds have
A "full-size" field that is
Maintained as meticulously
As any cathedral of The Show.
The teens play there, as the dads
Wonder,
Reminisce,
Mentor, and
Hope,
That this will be the start
Of something that leads to
Wearing Purple and Gold
At the Box.

Most parents, however,
Attend chapel to give their kids
A taste of the sport,
So they don't look silly
At the family reunion, or later at
The company picnic

The moms put out the folding chairs,
Watching as the kids follow the ball
Putting the bat on it,
Getting it in their gloves
Running until they're wiped out.

The moms pay attention,
For the most part,
Occasionally distracted by
Adult conversation, and to check on
The apostate mom,
Nose buried in a book.

©2015 Edward J. Branley
 


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