NOT Quite Haiku for Spring Training

by Jay Kenny

With apologies to Basho

Crowd files into seats
.       infield dragged
.  Ump cries “Play ball!”
.     Frog plops into
.      centerfield pond

 

March 27th, 2012

2012 AL East Prediction Haiku

By Stuart Shea

BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Each summer’s the same—
Young hopefuls and old hopeless
Trapped in the basement.

BOSTON RED SOX
The Hub returns to
Valentine’s Day, which we thought
Was ten years ago.

NEW YORK YANKEES
It seems so pettitte—
That the biggest worry is
Who’ll be fifth starter.

TAMPA BAY RAYS
Quality starters,
Like oranges, can be grown
By best and brightest.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS
O young club of hope,
Answer me this one question:
Have you any chance?

March 22nd, 2012

Pre-Season Haiku

by Stephen Jones

Baseball’s ritual
Seasons turning close at hand
Soon glove ball & bat

March 12th, 2012

For Sale

by Stephen Jones

Sale: Storied Franchise
By McCourt in divorce court
Call: 1-800-Bailout

November 8th, 2011

Boston Autumn? (The Reel Is Not A Jig)

by Stephen Jones

Inexplicable meltdown
In Boston leaves are falling
No Autumn splendor

Instead play-off hopes
Free-falling without a net
And time running out

September 28th, 2011