Go Get ‘Em Tigers

by James Finn Garner

The blue plastic transistor radio
I snuck into
Sister Geraldine’s class
That October
Poured heavenly images
Into my ears

The centerfielder moved to short
The old lion roaming in right
The brawny arms of Willie the Wonder
The soulful stare of Mickey Lolich
And the plate Freehan protected from Brock

NONE SHALL PASS!

All the saints and martyrs
Bringing a miracle to Motown
Narrated by the voice of God
In a sweet Georgia baritone

2 Replies to “Go Get ‘Em Tigers”

  1. I remember this very well. thanks for sharing. btw happy birthday wishes going to your mother today. Great lady. I can share her with you for a day or two.

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