My mother loved baseball
Judith Mary Waters, née Doyle (1936-2025)
My mother loved baseball
which is why I do as well
She used to listen to the Cubs games
on KSTT AM radio when she
was a tomboy growing up in Davenport
When I was in little league
she was my team’s scorekeeper
All the way through high school
I don’t remember her ever missing
any of my games
If there is one thing most people
didn’t know about my mother
is that she batted left-handed
For whatever reason
I truly admired her for that
january two thousand twenty-five
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I love this tender poem about your mother, John. You are in my thoughts.
Thank you, Dee.
I’m so sorry about your mom passing, John.
thank you very much
Lovely tribute to you mother, John. 💜
Thank you so much, Carol.
Lovely poem. I am very sorry for your loss.
Thank you very much, Belinda.
What a beautiful gift she has given you, memories and shared love for something outside of yourself. Much love and respect to you, John. Be kind to yourself.
Will do, Tara; thank you.
This is a lovely thing to remember 🙂
Thank you, Elizabeth.