KARL WALLACE
THE RAPTORS AT LINQUEST PARK
The game begins on a warm summer night.
You get a mustard dog and pop corn too.
You find your seat,
And sit with a clenched thumb down
Booing and hoping the Owlz be put out,
The Owlz score three runs in the first,
You try not to pout.
The innings go on, the day goes by
The Owlz are still 3 the Raptors 0
The bases are loaded the bottom of the ninth
Two outs, it’s now full count.
The Dina sore Raptors facing extinction
By the night Owls
We’ve lost a few will we repeat?
The pitcher steps forth with a stead stride,
He spits on the ball, his glove, and the ground.
Then winds up and lets the ball go
All’s quiet at Lindquist Field
Then you hear a loud sound
Like the roar of a bear
Your eyes follow the ball as
It goes over the fence plunging into the night
Grand slam! It’s a bright moment for you,
Filling your emotions with internal life.
The bating boys in blue have won
The Pioneer League Championship
On a warm summer night
Thumbs up for the Raptors!
