BY THE NUMBERS

BY THE NUMBERS

A Poem by manchilld99
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I wrote this celebratory admonition in the wake of Barack Obama's ascension to the Oval office.

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By The Numbers

A study in grace,
the effortless wield
of power to yield
long shots,
home runs,
wins.

Hall of Famers.

Reggie Jackson

Willie McCovey

Hank Aaron

NUMBER 44!

 

Barack Obama.

...that's fast company, Mr. Barack, very fast company...

 

 

Doug Curry

January 20, 2009

© 2010 manchilld99


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manchilld99
manchilld99

rochester, NY



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I write poems and stories, and have broadcast a blues show on the radio since 1982. I am from Harlem, currently live in Rochester, NY, but have been around. more..

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