(The Family Field)

As I close my eyes I see green grass, clean dirt, white lines, a mound with rubber, and bases. I remember me, with people I care about, jumping up and down in excitement. Many smiles, and less tears, building confidence.

This was my Utopia. I smile as I view it. I did because I lived it. That happiness will stay with me for the rest of my life. As I open my eyes I see even more green, less dirt, no lines, no rubber, no bases. I still remember my happiness.

It is now in my memory that I will never forget. My smiles and tears will stick with me. My lived Utopia may even come alive again, soon. My confidence is still growing, just like myself. Even though it's different now I love this field and I'll never forget how much I grew because of it and all of us who were on it. I think every one of us will always be emotionally attached to this place, and as we drive by we'll be reminded of each other and our Experience.
By Jessica, Tornado Softball

(Destiny of a Softball Player)

Practicing throws and ground balls, line drives, pop flies, for some it's just another day in there lives. But not for me and my team, we live for the early morning wake up's, the shell station breakfast, sliders, long shorts and razor backs, it's an all summer thing. Tournaments every weekend, practice everyday, your teammates are you best friends and together you will stay. To real softball players the season never ends, it's just a longer wait till the next game begins. We live for the farmer tans the scars and the bruises. The field is our home, the place where we always want to be. The bat in our hands , the fans in the stands, our eyes focused on the coaches plans. That is a true softball players destiny.
By No Name Player #56, Starkville Lady Volunteers