Batter Up!
by Lucas Szewczyk
Step up to the plateTrusty bat in hand
Keep your eye on the ball
They yell from the stand
A swing and a miss
That was strike one
Wait for your pitch
The Coach says, “Just have some fun!”
The ball whizzes by
That was strike two
I thought that was high
But what can you do?
I’m ready to hit
Feet planted and elbows back
I swung my trusty bat
And surprised I heard a smack
First hit of the season
I made it on base
Cheers roared from my team
And a smile on my face
Feet planted and elbows back
I swung my trusty bat
And surprised I heard a smack
First hit of the season
I made it on base
Cheers roared from my team
And a smile on my face
The poem "Batter Up!" by Lucas Szewczyk tells a little story of a baseball player getting their first hit of the season. Yes I know it may not be the most impressive poem, but is very relatable to anyone who has played baseball or softball. The poem describes what the player hears when they are up to bat and uses imagery to give the reader a picture of what is going on. I can definitely relate to the scenario! I enjoyed the poem.
This is a cute poem, I really like the format that you used (the poem in white and your response on a different background). I also like the photo you used.
ReplyDeleteThis poem creates a good image in your head and you can really feel like your at the game.
ReplyDeleteI have never played baseball so I don't know the feeling. But cool poem.
ReplyDeleteI like how this poem although I don't play baseball or softball. It would be inspirational to players and make them look back on the last time they first hit the ball.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good poem even though baseball is boring.
ReplyDeleteReading this poem makes me think back through my years of playing softball and the feeling that I get every time I get a solid hit. I enjoyed the poem you picked and also enjoyed reading your description of the poem.
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