All Star

You are more than a friend

close, like a bloodbrother

if like is indeed, a game

you are an All Star.

A champion of your position

in a league of your own

able to deliver in a clutch situation

come out of your dugout and tip your cap

When the bases are filled with compromising situations

you are the one to send everyone home safe

with the right frame of mind, like an encouraging word

A team leader, one that catches all the hard hit miscues

that the rest of us often miss

you can pitch them out all right, as well

coming on in relief when we get too tired and feel beaten upon

closing it all up fast, like a seasoned pro

It is no small wonder that you are in first place

in all of our hearts

one to be depended upon

a first vote Hall of Famer

a legend in our own time.