midwifed by Chubby Charley Weeghman's will

for his Federal League Chicago Whales,

who quickly morphed into White Elephants

as Chuck's baby was learning to toddle.

The Cubs set up housekeeping in '16 ;

NL pacesetters in 1918

(Although whipped, Wrigley giggled with glee

a Series meant she'd get a new dolly).

'29 birthed 3rd year titled city;

32, 5, and 8 flags topped Wrigley

(from adolescence to beauty full blown

intriguingly clad in ivy sewn gown

though unadorned by Champion's crown

not even when Hartnett ko'ed Mace Brown).

A midseason swap for Hank Borowy

won '45 whistles at dame Wrigley.

The Tigers in postseason tamed pennant pride

(as her adventured youth flickered and died).

FOUR DECADES of waste ushered middle age

(Banks, Sauer ,Rush, and Fondy images).

Grace, Jenkins, Sutcliffe, Cey and Ron Santo

lead 'pert near but not plumbs' thru wildernesss woe.

Matron collapsed from severe exaustion;

she led the league (maybe) in beer consumption,

play ranging from #$%& to #$%& ,  NOT AGAIN?.

Though dowager now sports a lighted cane,

Series win prospects stay about the same.

Yes, Sosa guides her (helped by Kerry Wood)

but deep down you know their chances aren't good.

88 seasons of futility

compel her to nod off increasingly.

The old doll needs sleep; she's a dream bettor.

Der Zim to Sandberg to Cavaretta.......

DOUBLE PLAY! HOLY COW!! CUBS WIN!!! CUBS WIN!!!!

Copyright ©2002 Daniel Grey Taylor