Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, STEPPING DOWN, by WILLIAM A. PHELON


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STEPPING DOWN, by                    
First Line: Going out of the big league
Last Line: I am not yet thirty-three!
Subject(s): Athletes; Baseball; Sports; Success


GOING out of the Big League,
After a dozen great years—
Going out of the Big League,
Leaving the thundering cheers,
Leaving the crowds that loved me,
Leaving the mightiest game—
Back to the Uncut Timbers,
Back to the place whence I came!
Am I downhearted? Well, hardly!
I've had my glorious dream,
I've been a star and a winner,
Mixed with a wonderful team!
I came up, poor as a church-mouse,
Rich and well-fixed I return,
Owner of farms and plantations,
Coupons and bankrolls to burn!
I will fare well in the minors—
Look at the future for me—
Why, boy, life's just beginning—
I am not yet thirty-three!





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