Sunday Afternoon
Sunday on the front lawn
the weather nice and cool
and the family is out
playing ball with the kids
just like in the old days
The boys are the batters
the grandpa the pitcher
the son-in-law plays the outfield
chasing balls across the street
the wives are the cheering squad
looking on from their lawn chairs
shouting words of encouragement
Just like it used to be
they embrace this simple pleasure
the family having fun being together
time well spent
in the enjoyment of
playing baseball with the kids
on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
Philip Stevens
Wed 24th Apr 2019 23:16
It was Football for me
jumpers for goal posts
We were are own referee
There was no offside
Goal celebrations where a joyish fist pump nothing fancy
And when we lost
It was time for tea
Taking the ball
Which of course belonged to me