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Life Threw Me a Curve
Standing at the plate of life, I glance out at the stands
The tool to make my fans all cheer, gripped tightly in my hands
The hurler looked me in the eye, ball held as to deceive
I’ll bring my fans straight to their feet, if only I believe
He draws way back, his leg kicked high, anticipation great
I’ll drive this ball straight to the wall, this one’s fast and straight
From the side his arm swung wide, the ball began to swerve
I was thinking fastball, but life threw me a curve
With all my might I swung that bat, to my surprise I missed
Strike one, I heard the umpire yell, while thousands sighed and hissed
That’s only one, I said inside. That will not happen twice
Keep your eye upon that ball, they yelled to me advice
I stepped back up, then tapped my cleats and spit upon the ground
With shame I looked out towards the stands, the crowd without a sound
Once again he drew way back, again his leg kicked high
Thinking low and straight and fast, it curved and slid right by
Strike two, I heard the umpire yell, one more and this game’s through
I backed away, head bowed to pray, Oh Lord, what should I do?
His voice rose up within me, and I clearly heard Him say
Step back up and set your sights, you will not lose today
With Jesus’ words inside me, I stepped back to the plate
I looked that hurler in the eye, my confidence was great
From the side his arm swung wide, the ball began to swerve
Man I need a fastball, but here’s another curve
I waited a bit longer, I loosened up my grip
Anticipation killing me, while biting on my lip
I swung the bat more slowly, my eyes without a blink
I’ll hit this ball straight to that wall as long as I don’t think
Crack! - I heard that sound so loud, the ball it took a flight
Over the wall and then the stands, that ball was out of sight
My fans jumped straight up to their feet, the wave went round and round
The hurler was defeated, his curve had let him down
I trotted through the bases, tipped my hat and waved
They handed me a microphone but all that I could say
was; Jesus was the batter, cause I can't hit the swerve
If you prefer a fastball, let Jesus hit that curve!
By: Michael E. Moore |
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| December 18, 2007 |
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| What she said...a couple times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! () () () () () () () () () () () () () () <--applause |
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| December 18, 2007 |
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| That's REALY REALY GGGGGGGGGGGGGRATE!!!!!!!!! |
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| December 18, 2007 |
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| Dude, "let Jesus take the curve." That's a fantastic conclusion, a great spiritual lesson! And to get there you actually rhymed!! ~mike |
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| December 18, 2007 |
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I really appreciate all your comments. God is so Great! |
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| December 19, 2007 |
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| Loved it! It truly hits home for me. Thanks for sharing. |
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| December 19, 2007 |
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| Great poem Michael!!! |
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| December 31, 2007 |
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| Great post! |
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| April 10, 2008 |
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| Just saw this dude! Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| April 10, 2008 |
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Wow....I am really suprised to see you hit this blog.....it's been a while!
Glad you enjoyed it Cheryl! |
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| May 15, 2008 |
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I thought for a moment you were talking about Jeff Francour. (Just kidding) SWING BATTER!
It's Christ in Me...I can do all things through Christ that strenthens me!
Just wait until life throws you the change up if you think the curve is bad! Great blog Michael!
THE MVP! The most valuable poet!
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