Tag Archives: Poetry

On Baseball

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Colleen

“Why do you like baseball so much?” asked my husband’s son. My self-conscious, stumbling answer: To love a team from childhood, To care so much about the players…every game. “I know that” he said impatiently, “But I don’t remember you … Continue reading →

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Opening Day

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Colleen

April 1.  At work Sitting on the edge of my seat. Radio on. Volume barely audible. In a stuffy office of buttoned-down collars and billable hours. I’m wound up — excited. Game on! Attempting to concentrate on work Knowing it’s … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas in Red Sox Nation

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Colleen

 ‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through Fenway Park, Not a creature was stirring; the stadium lights were dark. The pennants were hung from the roof deck with care; With hope that another would hang there next year. The fans … Continue reading →

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Ode to the 2011 Red Sox: Collapse of the Bridge (Year)

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Colleen

  A winter of hope!  Free agents were signed The newspapers read, “Best Team Ever!” Add Gonzo and Crawford, Wheeler and Jenks Could the Red Sox be beat this year? Never! To the World Series we were sure to head … Continue reading →

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