I’ve wondered about You
ever since I played in my first baseball game
I swung and hit
as if You were watching
Somewhere
I thought about You
Especially when I remembered
the first time I scored a touchdown
I high-stepped a tackler
as if I was jumping hurdles
I called out your name
when I was attacked by four
When I connected, He went down
Just like I would have
if I left Me like You did
I applauded You
by holding up my Diploma with Your last name
What a small price You paid for it
Taking credit for my credits
Though I left with Honors
I sang for You at my wedding
to show You I didn’t marry Mom
We have an understanding
that we’re in this for the long haul
and I’ve got to have Her back
I wish I could forget
by creating a better story for my kids
One that always has me ready, willing
and able
But most of all, Present