These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

The Game

Tonight's the night. It's nearly here.
It's time to play some ball.
For 'frogs or dogs, 'twill soon be clear
the ones, who win it all.

For me, I'd like to think I know
the way it needs must end,
but "toss-up" action makes good show
for those, whose hopes can blend.

The bulk of life for me's been lived
in Texas and in GA.
That TCU has now arrived,
their winning's my best draw,

but Georgia knows 'bout half my life.
The dogs are really strong.
So, if they win without much strife,
tomorrow's work's a song.

Yet, I was born in "Cattle Town,"
Fort Worth, if you don't know.
I hope the Horned Frogs wear the crown.
How far we've seen them grow!

Right now it's time to watch the game.
I pray the hope will last
for newbies, who'll no more be the same.
A win would be a blast.

The time is now. The game must start,
a victor will be crowned.
I pray for peace within my heart.
Adrenaline will abound.

by Jay O’Toole
on January 9th, 2023