by Ellen Adair
With apologies to Percy Shelley and his “Adonais”
I weep for Aaron Nola — he is sick!
Oh, weep for Aaron Nola! though our tears
Thaw not the hand sanitizer we affix.
And thou, sad offseason, selected from all years
To bum us out, rouse thy obscure compeers,
And teach them thine own sorrow, say: “With me
Does Aaron have the flu; though it appears
He might miss a spring start, his curveball shall be
An echo and a light unto eternity!”
(Editor Error! First submitted Sept. 25, 2020)
Ellen Adair is an actor, with recurring roles on shows like “The Sinner,” “Homeland,” and “Bull,” and a contributing analyst to the MLB Network show “Off Base.” Their book of poetry, Curtain Speech, is available from Pen & Anvil Press. They also host the podcasts “Take Me In to the Ballgame” and “Love Takes Action,” and draws baseball players by commission.