As my phone stopped ringing
The weeks before the tournament
As they told me their teams were full
I knew what they really meant.
As my legs slowed down
As my bat lost it’s pop
As I began to hit the cutoff man
On the first hop
As I thought about softball
A game I love to play
I made a fine decision
On that clear thinking day
Carefully and purposefully
I picked up the phone
And slowly but surely
Built a team of my own.
It took several years
To put the pieces all in place
But the Softball Gods rewarded me
A team with talent and with grace
So here I am in my 60's
With a dream come true
I have softball security
With seasons to look forward to.
My phone even rings again
Nice guys call to say
If you ever need a guy
I would sure like to play.
The lesson softball taught me
Came through loud and clear
If your phone stop ringing
Tell yourself, "There are no victims here."
Never let your passions
Leave you behind
Some dreams come to you
Some you have to find.