Throwing

The pitcher looks at the catcher’s sign,
Shaking his head meaning its fine.
Getting ready to throw the ball,
He looks around trying to stall.
Takes his foot off the mound,
Hearing the crowd yell with an abusive sound.
The batter for his sake,
Lifts up his hand and calls for a break.
The umpire yells and signals for time,
Making his request legally fine. 
Looking at his partner once again,
Everyone is restless and saying when. 
Licking his fingers and getting ready,
Hiding the round object and keeping it steady.  
Throwing the ball hard with his fiery arm,
The batter remained completely calm.
Closing his eyes and swinging at air
Miraculously hearing a crack that had a certain flare. 
Realizing the ball was hit and it flew like a kite,
Sailing over the stadium’s wall out of sight.
Going around the bases towards home plate,
He looked at the pitcher and smiled at his fate.

William P. Frasca

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William P. Frasca