Never ever seen a base ball game in my 26 years of my life. Happened to come across a tribute to Lou Gehrig this morning and I was wondering all day about where I heard this name. I started googling the name and then found the connection. Not long time back, there was this ALS Ice Bucket challenge about which everyone literally went crazy. I read about the disease back then, but never cared to read about the person after whom this disease is renamed. Wiki portrays a wonderful sketch of the man’s life and it is indeed amazing to know about such a man.
And before I talk more about this man, I must say that I’m in a fragile and very weak emotional state due to stress from personal and professional lives. I wish things were as easy as the tears that tried to flow down the cheeks and I wish I had the courage to stand up for my life or should I say for control over my life. Anyways, this emotional me, got a reason to let the tears flow by when I read about the person. No one ever told me that crying for silly reasons can also make your heart lighter. Though I knew nothing of you, I thank you for being that person everyone says you are and thank you for moving me with your life. Here is the poem written by, John Keiran (another name that sounds very familiar but not sure how and from where! I still have to research him.) for the day he retired. I hope you like it as much as I did.
“We’ve been to the wars together;
We took our foes as they came;
And always you were the leader,
And ever you played the game.
Idol of cheering millions,
Records are yours by sheaves;
Iron of frame they hailed you
Decked you with laurel leaves.
But higher than that we hold you,
We who have known you best;
Knowing the way you came through
Every human test.
Let this be a silent token
Of lasting Friendship’s gleam,
And all that we’ve left unspoken;
Your Pals of the Yankees Team.”
This is it people. Take care and love you all.
Love,
Sahasra
journeyofmythoughts 
Tears gentle tears. Hugs, j
Thank you Jean.
It is almost funny how boring baseball is… and yet how many inspiring individuals it has helped to shine a light on. 🙂
Knew nothing about the game but I guess you are right. I was touched by the sensitivity these people still have despite of the popularity and money they have.
I was also wondering, how come “The Jason”(:p) stumbled upon my months old post. 🙂
I’m a browser. 🙂
But I miss the fire brand Jason more. 🙂 Thanks OM.
LoL so do I.
Yes, sometimes crying can cleanse the soul. I do that sometimes. Or rather, it just happens, he he.
It sometimes washes away the sorrow and pain. I wish I can cry whenever i want to. But sadly, I cannot cry with people around me and I have to be lonely for me to end up sobbing. 🙂
Very true. I do that, too, especially before. But now, I sometimes just get oevrwhelmed with emotion and the tears just start. How embarrassing!!!!
It surely is. Changing hormones huh.. :p 🙂
I’m sorry J. I didn’t know. It must be really tough. I cannot even imagine your pain. Tell you the truth, I turned emotional only after I lost my grandpa. The fact that I wasn’t there to bid him goodbye still hurts and brings tears. All I can tell you is to stay strong and make those emotions your strength. Let them not be your weakness. I’m sure, our loved ones wouldn’t want us to have it any other way.
Take care dear.
Hope it’s a new season for you.