A game of sacrifice and heart and home

An art that will entice with form and curves

Please stay in line, be safe, where 'ere you roam

To argue, bump, or strafe, have sure reserves

A streak of bourgeoisie keeps egos checked

A stretch of strategy helps thinking thrive

A steal within the rules earns one respect

A run of luck by fools keeps dreams alive

Don't hurry, loaf, or balk, or give up hope

Don't worry o'er a clock, but please keep pace

And if you're found to err, move on, don't mope

And if unsure it's fair, you should touch base

A hook of gloried fame that is unique

A pitch that doth proclaim 'Baseball Mystique'