Wisdom of a T-Ball Game

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Wisdom of a T-Ball Game

Katie Frances Hartless

humor, memory, wisdom

Bat in hand, helmet on head.

Come, be on deck with me.

Remember, you gotta be baseball ready.

Batter up, glove down.

Yes, you get to do the same thing over and over again;

that’s the wonderful thing about baseball.

Always be ready for the big hits.

You wanna score, you gotta run some bases.

Never forget to take a couple of practice swings.

Master one position, play many.

Give it a good hustle.

And at the end, tap gloves and tell everybody good game.

This fall, my son’s dream came true. He is finally playing baseball in a local t-ball league, and we are all enjoying this adorable introduction to the sport.

12 responses to “Wisdom of a T-Ball Game”

John

Lovely words! ❤️ The photo is sooo cute! ☺️

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, John. Play baseball much? My son loves it. It’s amazing like he was always meant to play.
  
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Ron.

Not since I was a kid. Even now, though, over half a century later, My Beloved Sandra tells me I’m out there, somewhere, in left field.

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1. writingwhatnots
  
  Don’t know about the game, but seen it in films. I remember that feeling as a parent , though, watching your kids when they join something longed for, something new. Lovely memories. I hope he has lots of happy times playing
  
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  1. K.Hartless
    
    Thank you. There’s a lift to his shoulders when he puts on his t-ball shirt. Reminds me how much better life can be when we are doing the things we long to do.
    
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johnlmalone

that’s terrific, K; I was reluctant to read this because of the topic — I have absolutely no interest in baseball — but found this an enjoyable, easy read 🙂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you. Yes, it felt light and fun to write. These lines all home runs spoken by the coaches. Glad you enjoyed it.
  
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  1. johnlmalone
    
    that’s clever inserting lines spoken by others; it’s a technique we could all use more often —
    
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VJ Knutson

Takes me back in time. Sweet artwork.

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Hobbo

Happy words for happy times, and many more to come, I hope. 😊

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thanks, Hobbo. It’s all passing in the bat of an eye.
  
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  1. Hobbo
    
    🤣 My kids were that age two minutes ago, and now my grandson is at uni!
    
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