It was the last inning
and it didn't look good
there were already two outs
and the last batter stood
He stood there for a moment
his heart pounding like a drum
he took a quick breath, as
he positioned his thumbs
and in movie like fashion
he hurled the ball to the plate
and the scared determined batter
swung a little too late
Strike one, came the call
as the batter regained his poise
he could scarcely think clearly
with all the crowd's noise
The two stood again
the field grew quiet
and as the ball flew again
he figured he'd try it
Strike two, came the call
cold as the time before
he felt like he'd been smacked
with a cast iron door
The pitcher checked his sides
and took a deep breath
then hurled the ball as fast as he could
He was scared to death
the batter saw it coming
he knew this was his last shot
decided in the end
he'd give it all he's got
with one hefty pitch
and one mighty swing
he woke up with a start
as he heard the bell ringWww@QuestionHome@Com