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The Toughest Loss of All
Posted: December 5, 2010
Remembering the Old Cub…
The Cubbies lost a lot this year,
but this loss hurts the most.
Without Ron Santo in our lives
we've lost our claim to boast
that even when the Cubs don't win
they never really lose
because of what that fellow says
who sits next to Pat Hughes.
That grownup who remained a kid
made every game worthwhile.
Ron's candid groans and uncorked cheers
refreshed just like Old Style.
His raspy voice betrayed his love
for Wrigley's field of dreams.
Ron's Northside pride grew year by year
and nearly burst its seams.
He lost his legs, but found the will
to stand up brave and strong.
And every seventh inning stretch,
he still could sing the song.
Ron modeled persevering grace
in life and in the game.
He found the means to look beyond
a locked-up Hall of Fame.
We'll miss the saint who played third base
who now has slid-in home.
"Cubs win!" thanks to Ron's legacy.
His number stands alone.
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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.Greg's writings have now been assembled in book form. See the SeniorLifestyle Store. • E-mail the author (moc.loa@veRemosewA*) • Author's website (personal or primary**)
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