Submissions by kotabug22 (Billy Blu Markham)

I had gone to a baseball game one night
Much to my tired dismay
But my son declared it a major event
So I weakly decided to stay

I had worked hard through out that day
I was tired and things weren't clear
And when the boys began to play
I half-heartedly gave a cheer

Then the umpire called out " Batter Up "
And the first boy jumped out with glee
Flung his arms up to the watching crowd
And bragged " watch the champion me "

The boy swung hard and missed the ball
" Strike One " I heard them say
And I thought...

It seems like only yesterday
I was just a squirt of a guy
Marching away back home from school
Watching the clouds go by

Course now that I've grown older
I'm wiser about such things
Cause I've learnt that the clouds are always there
Like the color on butterflies wings

Some things just don't interest me no more
Now that I'm passing ten
Like little trucks and cars and such
And games of "Lets pretend"

Now I like more sporty things
Like surfing and swimming pools
Now things like that most anyone
Would haft...

God took the stardust from the stars
And tossed it about the sand
And made a firm foundation
For a little patch of land

He placed in this land a gentle breeze
To kiss the lands sweet face
And filled the homes with friendly folks
Just to add a touch of grace

I hope I shall reward thy care
When you are feeble,old and grey
My healthy arm shall be your stay
And I will soothe your pain away
And when I see you hang your head
Twill be my turn to watch your bed
And tears of sweet affection shed
My Mother !!!!