Well-Versed In Cubs Baseball
We received a great email from a huge Cubs fan in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Brian Sweeney, who grew up in Indiana, told us he had an English class assignment to write a poem. This, after 15 years in the Air Force...he's recently retired. Here's his poem. If I were his teacher, I'd give him an A+.
Back in the Game
It’s been fifteen years since I was a fan
So hard to keep up from far off lands
But now I am back, and I must say
I love to sit back and watch them play
They have been my team since I was a child
Catching up now seems quite wild
Nowadays, I have my own son
We cheer together that our game will be won
Watching him root so excited and loud
Makes me as his father oh so proud
I can’t forget the other two, they jumped aboard
My girls watch the games when not so bored
Last but not least I must mention my wife
Although, she thinks baseball is running my life
No matter what is said they all want more
Especially when we come out with a winning score
I truly enjoy watching my Chicago Cubs
My only wish is that I could do it from the pubs
Even though it has been quite awhile
Watching every game always brings a huge smile
Len
Comments
you were wishing Johnny Anderson from Downers Grove to get well from his accident. Did you know that his name was part of baseball lingo? what is a Johnny Anderson (Sept. 24, 1903)??? Best wishes for quick recovery to Johnny!
Posted by: Steve Chamberlain | June 24, 2008 8:51 PM
Love the poem - definitely A+ material. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jen | June 25, 2008 8:58 AM
Why aren't more Cub players leading or near the top for their position in the All-Star Balloting? Do they not hand out ballots at the ballpark anymore?
Posted by: Mike | June 25, 2008 10:37 AM
Did you just accuse B.Backe after a bad 3rd strikes call drinking MOONSHINE in the dugout!?! Poor attempt at humor fellas. He's in the game, givng his all, and showing emotion in a game he's (and the team) are still in. Poor Sportscasters judgement.
Posted by: Mike B. | July 20, 2008 2:25 PM