Magic Ball

the last cold Sunday

morning in March

the major leagues

are coming back

late but still coming.

The sky,

crystal clear and blue

and I’m thinking baseball.

I love a grand slam,

a strike out,

a double or triple play,

as much as anybody,

but I found I enjoy

watching a game where

I can wander around,

sit behind the catcher,

or along the first base line.

The hot dogs and beer

are as good as any

quality may not be major league

but kids play their heart out

on a hot summer night.

That’s magic.