Crouching low, I sing the blues
The aches are now a part of me
Blocking home, I sing the blues
O, the aches are now a part of me
Bruises, bumps, and scrapes
Have worn me down, can't you see?
My knees sing the blues
They sing 'em when I stoop and bend
My knees sing the blues
O, they sing 'em when I stoop and bend
They crunch, crackle, pop
The hurtful noises never end.
My fingers sing the blues
When I grip a ball or make a fist
O, my fingers sing the blues
When I grip a ball or make a fist
The knuckles moan and cry
By fire every one is kissed
Crouchin low, I sing the blues
The aches are now a part of me
Blocking home, I sing the blues
O, these aches are now a part of me
Too many bruises, bumps, and scrapes
I'm nothing like I used to be.
No, nothing like I used to be
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Extension
It is important to consider subject matter when incorporating poems into your classroom or library. Boys would
instantly appeal to this baseball poem and likely have a lot to add to a class discussion regarding their thoughts on the
poem. Using this poem and several other sports poems only, have the kids draw pictures corresponding with the poem.
This poetry break could also be used during a health week or physical fitness week. Show them all the areas poetry can
encompass!
