Rounding Third

I was destined for stardom.

From the age of seven, I was an all-star.

Parents praised me, coaches worshipped me.

As I got older, girls begged for me.

I was Beltline’s baseball God, guaranteed to put this small town on the map.



Then, after one night, that future vanished.



The legend was laid to rest.

I gave up my scholarship.

I fled from Beltline.

I left the girl behind.



Now, I’m back.