Megan Behnke - Softball 33

Softball = ♥ ™
By: Megan Behnke
1-16-09


i see the ball being thrown to first base.
i hear the people in the stands yell and cheer.
i move around in one place and wait for the pitch.
the batter swings; it's a pop fly right to me.
i scream, 'i got it! i got it! ' as loud as i can.
my mit is ready and i'm underneath the ball.
i hope i catch it, because then we will win.
the ball is moving closer and i try to stay still.
i see the yellow ball land in my glove, i did it!
my other hand covers the ball, so it won't fall.
the ball still falls, and now i am rushing to pick it up.
i have the ball in my hand now and i throw it.
my arm stretches out and i whip the ball as hard as i can.
the runner didn't score, but now we have to bat.
two batters bat and they are on the bases.
i'm up and i get into my batting stance, i'm ready to hit!
first pitch is outside, second was a ball, and here comes the third.
i move to get comfortable and here's the pitch.
it's perfect, i swing and the ball flies.
i run as hard as i can, the ball is still loose.
i run to second, then to third, the ball is coming.
as i slide to third base, dirt forms around me.
the ump is near to make the call.
the fans are standing and waiting to hear him.
the dust clears up and i hear the ump shout.
'SAAAFFEEE! '
we have won.
my team shouts, we are so happy, we won.
softball isn't just a sport, it's love♥ and it’s life♥ !

Megan Behnke

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