by R. Gerry Fabian
Men on first and second –
less than two outs.
A high fly ball hit between
short and second.
The shortstop glides over.
The sun sits bright
in a cloudless sky.
The umpire raises his right arm
high into the air.
Now the shortstop shields his eyes
with his glove and appears to stagger.
The runner on second
Retreats to the bag
To tag up.
The runner on first breaks for second.