The Echoes
- The Echoes
“Get your program!”
The bustling of fans on the concourse rushing to get to their seats while they chat about yesterday’s game and today’s starting pitchers.
The smack of the ball hitting the catcher’s glove in the bullpen as the pitcher warms up.
The cheers of the fans for the ceremonial first pitch.
The antics of the team’s mascot.
The crowd singing the National Anthem.
“Play ball!”
The crack of the ball hitting the bat for a home run. The cheers or boos of the hometown fans when the ball clears the fence.
“You’re out!”
“Safe!”
The melodies from the stadium’s organ.
The vendors yelling “Beer here!” or “Popcorn, get your popcorn!” The slinging of a peanut bag to a fan.
“Take me out to the ball game.” [End Page 1]
The final out. The cheers of the fans of the winning team.
The bustling of fans on the concourse rushing to leave while they chat about today’s game and tomorrow’s starting pitchers.
“See ya tomorrow.” [End Page 2]
david eldridge is a baseball fan and a poet. While staying-at-home due to COVID-19, he was thinking about the images, sounds, and experiences he missed from the ballpark and decided to give them life in a poem.
