ode to the alcs

ODE TO THE ALCS

And so it all has now come to a glorious end
No more drama or heartbreak we need to expend
The Sox have indeed crawled way back from the dead
And left those hated Yanks shocked by a sock that was red

It began so much earlier, more than eighty years prior
Legions of talented Sox teams with all the desire
But year after year splendid teams they would splinter
Leaving those in Sox Nation on the hot stove each winter

2004 proved to be different - they had changed, we could tell
New owners, good defense and some pitching as well
Let's adopt a new plan, rebuild every component
At the end of the day, it was their time, their moment

The 36/38 gang, they had watched it transcend
And they witnessed this history right on down to the end
A trip to the Bronx to take in game one
With some at game three when the Sox appeared done

A ban placed on one - he can't go alone
For if he acts up and goes, we all must go home
With this one far away, the Sox pulled out game four
And two more great games left the gang wanting more.

For game seven they all gathered by e-mail device
An old habit from Super Bowl wins not just one time, but twice
Each had his role in the Nation and were ready for fun
They rooted their team, knowing the empire was done

They yukked up laughs over roles, bad calls, an old chair
Why Not Us? asked the gang. It just seemed so fair
This thing with Bambino doesn't bother our team
This isn’t impossible. This isn’t a dream

What followed was epic. The curse it was lifted!
It was shocking at first - for this team, it was gifted
Can it surpass those before - '75, '86 and the others?
Should they do that we surely will love them like brothers

So, we rejoice our new champs. Bring on the Cards!
We must finish this thing - it’s all in the stars
And while we root on our team for that World Series banner
Please know that this joy is a gift, it’s a gift straight from Nana