~Will Manchuso, Class of 2023

The cool breeze whistles through the open field.
The fog stretches miles on this day.
The infield dirt is crackled from the cold
Snow layered atop it for several months. 
The outfield grass slick and wet from the
Melt snow that is now deep in the ground.
It doesn't look pretty now but in a
 Weeks time it will look as new as ever.
Strikes painted on the black, singles up the
Middle. This is where it happens. Baseball.

The long winter stretch of severe cold
A family of bunny’s nestled in the ground
A warm and cozy burrow to escape.
Smack in the middle of the baseball field.
Young bunny’s born throughout the winter days.
Born in their cozy den, not knowing 
Anything else. What happens if their home 
Gets destroyed, where will they live moving forward.
The baseball season must go on but at
What cost. What about the bunny’s cozy home?

The baseball season must continue on 
Right? Of course, it's not worth halting for bunnies 
Everything has a value in this day
And age. What are bunnies worth? Probably
Not much compared to the value of the 
Whole baseball season. Society is
Full of conflict and problems everyday.
Value decides the fate of the conflict.
Higher value almost always prevails.

The den of a family of bunnies.
The baseball field for the baseball team.
Equally valuable to each side of
The conflict. Both firm about their values.
Must we choose one or the other in this
Instance? Is there a clear correct choice here?

Every conflict has at least two sides.
Every side wants what is best for themselves 
However, that is not always possible.
Take what you can get but give to others as well.