"Wait 'til next year." - The anthem of the Cubs fan. No kidding. It's a joke, here in Chicago - WTNY has been said so often it's become a four letter acronym. Little girls are named Whitney by Cub fan parents because it close enough to WTNY for hand grenades.
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When I'm not in Massachusetts, you can find me following my muses hither and yon, shouting, "Hey, wait up!"
there is always next year...but i cant help the twinge at missed chances this year you know...
ReplyDeleteI can feel the spirit! Very nice.. :)
ReplyDeleteMeadows of faith to rescue!
I can hear them.
ReplyDeleteIndeed...till next year..
ReplyDeleteAwesome. I loved the movie, too.
ReplyDeleteThe Peewee League I suppose? :) It'll return, with those talented little players, and the cheering parents and even a few hot-dog vendors maybe. :D
ReplyDeleteNever give up hope!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this haiku. Great one on the take.
ReplyDeleteAnother season ending but hope for next year. I enjoyed this haiku. Brought back memories .
ReplyDeletecheering voices linger on -- wonderful line. wonderful thought that the energy stays. Love it mucho.
ReplyDeletehaiku having lots of positive energy and hope...Great composition...
ReplyDeleteNot a terminal goodbye. I love the sense of promise that good days are coming back.
ReplyDeleteWell-depicted:D
ReplyDeleteA very different view...
ReplyDeleteLoved that take...
http://locomente.blogspot.in/2012/09/cherished-moments.html
"Wait 'til next year." - The anthem of the Cubs fan. No kidding. It's a joke, here in Chicago - WTNY has been said so often it's become a four letter acronym. Little girls are named Whitney by Cub fan parents because it close enough to WTNY for hand grenades.
ReplyDeleteSorry, Red Sox Fans - but we have WTNY patented.
Very well crafted
ReplyDeleteThere's always a next time...until there isn't...
ReplyDeleteNo Meadow
Lovely, joyful and yet wistful take on the prompt!
ReplyDeleteAlways good to keep our hopes up...
ReplyDeleteNice.
ReplyDeleteLove your meadow. It is so hopeful.
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