I wish I was here sooner.

I’m finally here,
where I missed a whole season because of my aching red cut which is almost healed.

Where I had to sit on the warm grass and watch others do what I love to do most.

I am finally here,
where I was so proud of myself for hitting that neon yellow ball over the fence at Farrel field number one on that hot summer day.

I love the feeling when I get a hit because everyone is cheering for me,
and I feel like I’m making someone that I haven’t met yet proud.

That makes me feel great,
that someone somewhere is smiley.