THE ANGELS AND THE CARDINALS

Poem by: moonphish

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batter up

the angels and the cardinals

began a game of ball

with God the ump who held the trump

to make the perfect call

oh what a lovely diamond

with the grass a stunning green

the base path lines a gold, divine

the surface so pristine

the cardinals wore robes of red

a crimson shade so rich

their rosaries waved in the breeze

with each awaited pitch

the angel robes were brilliant white

and cocked back on their pate

their halos there would never glare

but just illuminate

they played the game both fair and square

without a shout or curse

and in the stands, the nicest fans

found in the universe

and when the cards would score a run

the angels did the same

and so it went, the innings spent

as rambled on, the game

then came the seventh inning stretch

the fans stood up and sang

in praise to Him, sweet psalms and hymns

their joyous voices rang

now God adored the cardinals

the angels just as well

for one to best the other guest

would be a slice of hell

but ballgames must go on and on

lest nature interrupts

and God the king could rain clouds, bring

with no ifs, and or buts

so when the game had reached the ninth

the umpire raised his hand

and clouds grew fat and moisture spat

as rainfall filled the land

the cards then left the ballpark

and the angels did the same

and so did all the fans that bawled

"another tied up game ??????"

but God in all his wisdom

is the one who runs the show

so games stayed tied and dignified

which just seems apropos

Submitted: August 10, 2012

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Wilbur

In the best of all possible worlds! - what a delight this is, how smoothly did we curve that incoming play!
I like it well, moonphish. Regards, Connie

Fri, August 10th, 2012 9:03am

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baseball has to be the official sport of heaven

Fri, August 10th, 2012 9:05pm

californiadreamin

God is life's ump.

Sat, August 11th, 2012 1:32pm

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batter up :)

Sat, August 11th, 2012 6:44pm

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