Tuesday, April 13, 2010

One More Season in the Sun

There is joy today in Dodgerland, as the mighty Manny did not strike out. The score was tied at one to one when a dreadlocked slugger began his duel in the sun. For Dodger stadium stood hushed and still as the mighty Manny stared down the pitcher with intent to kill. Oh, somewhere in chavez ravine the sun is shining bright, somewhere in Echo Park a band is playing till the morning light.
Manny dug in and took his practice at bats, while men clutched their hearts and kept a firm grip upon their Dodger blue hats.
A lumbering swing was meant with strike one, could the great Manny really be done?
Despair filled the crowd as the umpire shouted out, strike two! But the faithful remained and the small grin revealed what they knew.
For Manny is at his best when his back is to the wall, one only has to remember how he preformed at Fenway in the Fall.
As the count drew full and the crowd rose to it's feet, the crisp white uniform bearing 99 shimmered in the heat
With one giant swing the mighty Manny did go deep, creating memories for me and my father to keep.
The crowd rose in unison to chant and cheer and Manny tipped his hat and raised an ovation for all to hear.
As children danced and strangers slapped fives, I took a moment to be thankful for this blessing in our lives.
To be a season ticket holder and share a season in the sun with my brother, a truly sublime dream has come true that is unlike any other.
For there is joy tonight in Dodgertown for those of us who bleed Dodger blue, we could of told you all along that the great Manny is not through.
So tonight say your prayers to the great Dodger in the sky, for the season is just beginning and Manny will make that ball fly.


4 comments:

  1. Indeed and while that was going on..."For your brother had to work in Phoenix, regional meeting for GE..he had just landed in Burbank and was walking to the shuttle bus he.....constantly monitoring on the trusty IPhone...could picture when he got the news, the ball flying into the left field pavilion zone"

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  2. You definitely have writing pizzaz and flair...LOVED how you wrote this! I'm so happy that the two of you are able to enjoy this together.
    Love, Mom

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  3. Wow.....................great writing, indeed Matt! You should send that into the Dodger's, it's GREAT!!! Your Dad said that your and Garrett's seats are super. Thanks for starting my morning off with a bang. And I must say a bit of a lump in my throat that you and Garrett are true blue Dodger fans and are proud season ticket holders!! Now PLAY BALL! love ya, Susan

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  4. Wow, finally got to look at this. Great poem told with building excitement, cadence and a sweet story of the Riley guys! Go Dodgers - so which of you two did needlepoint? Heh, heh! Love, Dee

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