Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick

Exceptional

This is a nicely written children's poem. It has a great flow and rhyme scene. Great photo to compliment your words , well done.Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-May-2022

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reply by the author on 24-May-2022

Thanks, Joanne. Once in awhile I will take a swing at children's poems.

reply by Joanne Gill-Maddick on 24-May-2022

Your welcome 🙂

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

This narrative poem is excellent in every respect--and is appealing to this adult, as it will be to children. You have told the young girl's exciting story
in vivid detail, leading to the joy and pride at the end. Such an event is a VERY big deal to a child!

 Comment Written 24-May-2022

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reply by the author on 24-May-2022

Thanks, Janice. T-Ball is usually very entertaining to watch.

Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell

Excellent

This was a fun poem. You told a good story in verse. All the way through, the reader could feel the little girl's hope and dread at the same time, and then at the end, her pride.

 Comment Written 23-May-2022

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reply by the author on 24-May-2022

Thanks, Verna. I tried to cover "all the bases."

reply by Verna Cole Mitchell on 24-May-2022

Smile!

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I am a huge fan of children's poem. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. Your entry didn't disappoint us. The rhyming was good and I am a fan of baseball. Good luck with the entry.

 Comment Written 23-May-2022

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reply by the author on 24-May-2022

Thanks, Barb. We'll see how I do in the contest. Maybe I'll take another swing at one.

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Paul, an awesome poem for a Children's poetry contest...

I love watching sports games my grandkids are in...
and baseball is one of them...of course Noah started
out in T-Ball...I'm one of those grandma's that like her grandkids to know I am there...and cheering for them...as I stand on the bleachers and yell and wave...my grandkids just
tell their friends...that's my grandma...and laugh and wave back...

I so love your story told my sweet friend...so many memories there...and I'm so glad Joanne scored the winning run...
love your poem you...picture...perfect...very well written...love Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 23-May-2022

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reply by the author on 23-May-2022

Thanks, Linda. I watched my grandkids play sports as much as I could, but I'm afraid that I was one of those people who thought they had to work all the time.

reply by l.raven on 23-May-2022

your so welcome Paul...by the time the grandkids came along...my husband passed
didn't want me working anymore...love xxoo

Comment from Donna G. (aka Sam Duck)

Excellent

Nice! This is a cute story, nicely told in rhyme. I think children would enjoy it, and it's interesting enough for mom and dad to read to them, too! Very good!

 Comment Written 22-May-2022

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reply by the author on 23-May-2022

Thanks, Sam. I always look forward to reading poems to my kids and grandkids.

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

Congratulations on post number 50! Look forward to number 100 in the future.

This is a fun rhyming poem for a child, and it has a feel good ending! Love it - good luck.

 Comment Written 22-May-2022

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reply by the author on 22-May-2022

Thanks, Pam. 50 already!! Time flies.

Comment from Aussie

Exceptional

I don't know much about T-Ball. But I liked your rendition of the game. Kids are brought up on sports. Every country is different. Our kids taught swimming at age three. I wish you well in the contest. K xx

 Comment Written 22-May-2022

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reply by the author on 22-May-2022

Thanks, K. I can remember when the Aussies dominated swimming.

reply by Aussie on 22-May-2022

Hee, Hee, we still do! Born with water wings and fins.

Comment from karenina

Excellent

Woo-hoo! What child wouldn't live this poem? Well, except for Tommy Jones, I mean.)

Wicked fun read! Super believable lines, great aabb rhyme scheme and Hurrah for having the girl be the hero!

Congrats on Milestone post number 50!

Karenina

 Comment Written 22-May-2022

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reply by the author on 22-May-2022

Thanks, Karenina. I am a firm believer in girls' sports.

reply by karenina on 22-May-2022

Me too. My first grandchild (Madison) had to struggle onto an all boy "T" ball team thirteen years ago. Not so anymore!

Comment from jenintorre

Excellent

I really enjoyed reading your poem and I'm sure children would too. i liked the fast pace, story telling and excellent rhyme. I wish you lots of luck in the competition. Jen.

 Comment Written 22-May-2022

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reply by the author on 22-May-2022

Thanks, Jen. Hooray for the girls.