(I wrote this second poem as a response to the controversy over Tasering an unruly fan at a baseball game in Philadelphia)
On Spring, Baseball and Tasers
An electric jolt is all the rage
To calm when reason takes its leave,
But I'm no fan of overkill,
Especially on a summer's eve
When cries of "Play ball!" fill the air
And men with gloves play catch and throw,
While others swing a mighty bat
To see how far a ball will go.
On field of green and paths of brown
The game's enough to thrill each fan.
The electric spark is in the air,
No need to fire it into man.
So kick back and enjoy the game,
Put those taser guns away.
If some nut jumps onto the field
And interferes with ball in play,
Just run him down and cart him off.
Ban him for a game or five.
But please don't give the dolt a shock,
We want him gone but still alive
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