Joe Nash (ballad)

[astroannie]

Joe Nash wore number twenty-two
And fielded games at short
But Joey had another life
That didn't deal with sport

He wrote and published poetry
He used another name
He didn't want the team to know
About his secret shame

The reason that he lay so low
Why he was so discrete
Is that he wrote erotica
About how bodies meet

But then he wrote a stunning piece
That started quite a buzz
ESPN and all the rest
Soon found out who he was

Though some men did make fun of him
The laughs did not persist
The Times displayed his book of poems
On their best-sellers list

Joey thought to hide himself
But now he is a star
Remember this and live by it--
Be proud of who you are

[Harklight]

A wonderful write, Annie! It gives informed background info', showing his unwarranted shame instead of pride, and rises through the bold finale. Sound rhyme and a good message. H x

[Artemis]

Annie not only was this a stunning rhyme and flow but a great message too ... I learned something and enjoyed the read, Kerry xx

[apocalypticjay]

Brilliant rhyme and the moral of the story was brilliant, I found pleasure in reading so a thought-provoking and friendly poem such as this Ballad of Joe Nash, I feel closer to the guy and I haven't a clue who he is hehe! Great poem Annie truly inspired!