ODE TO BASEBALL BROTHERS by Kenny Artigues
And he bats last I’m a better fielder And twice as fast My poise is undeniable I'm an all-star, without doubt I have God-given baseball talent It seems my brother was left without Every day we throw the ball outside I see him try his best I give him tips on what I know He works with little rest I'm proud of him, this spunky guy Though others cannot see; I know with work and confidence He'll be just as good as me I hope one day he'll get his chance To shine, like he deserves If he only plays like he knows how And forgets about his nerves ………. And then one night it happens When the score is locked at three All the coaches check their rosters Praying next batter will be me. Ah, but though with me at bat My team will win the game Who should walk up to the plate But he who shares my name The coaches are encouraging The fans, they cheer him through it But in their minds they think the same: “I know that he can’t do it” Of all the people in the stands And all the He’s and She’s I am the only one of all Who actually believes He stands alone, all by himself His face is full of dread I go to stand beside him And rest my hand upon his head He looks at me with hopeful eyes ‘Cause he’s my biggest fan He simply whispers, “What do I do?” And I say, “The best you can” He smiles at me; I smile back And he walks up to the plate He digs his feet into the ground And holds his bat back straight The pitch comes out; he swings hard And from the fans come screams Because that little rookie Hit the ball out of its seams I can't suppress my happiness Overjoyed, I leave the ground A single tear falls down my cheek I hear not a single sound He runs around the bases His fists held in the air And when he rounds third base he sees His big brother standing there |
Kenny Artigues is a tenth grader who lives in south Mississippi.
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