The Player
Patiently he
sits awaiting the call
All he wants
is a chance to play ball
He warms up
the players before each game
Then enters
the dugout to search for his name
He’s not
starting or playing today
He slowly looks
down then walks away
I watch his
face as he turns around
Many good
seats are sure to be found
He sits
there quietly on the bench
He doesn’t
complain or even flinch
He cheers on
his teammates as they come off the field
Fist bumps,
high fives, as he wears his brave shield
He sits back
down and watches the game
Waiting and
hoping to hear his name
He’s just a
boy awaiting the call
He’s just a
boy ready to play ball
