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A Poem for the #WorldSeries

Posted by Rick Canale on Tue, Oct 27, 2015

At Exotic Flowers in Boston, we are huge baseball fans. We sponsor little league teams in Boston and Westwood. We even sponsored the Red Sox from 2007-2009. The Official Florist of the Boston Red Sox was cool and we still maintain a lot of contacts at Fenway Park. We remain strong supporters of the arts and literature, we enjoy sharing classic poems with our friends.

 

Below is the poem

"The Base Stealer" by Robert Francis 

 

Poised between going on and back, pulled

Both ways taut like a tightrope-walker,

Fingertips pointing the opposites,

Now bouncing tiptoe like a dropped ball

Or a kid skipping rope, come on, come on,

Running a scattering of steps sidewise,

How he teeters, skitters, tingles, teases,

Taunts them, hovers like an ecstatic bird,

He's only flirting, crowd him, crowd him,

Delicate, delicate, delicate, delicate - now!

 

 

This poem is offered in almost every high school English class. I first read this poem at The Roxbury Latin School. It has stuck with me all these years and I am happy to share it with you.

My favorite base stealer was Rickey Henderson. Who was yours ? Henderson signed this card me as teenager. He was always great with the fans. If you ever want to know how cool a guy Henderson was, read this article by social media giant Gary V.

Rickey Henderson Autograph

Tags: Baseball, Red Sox Florist, Poetry, Red Sox, World Series

A Poem for the World Series via Exotic Flowers in Boston

Posted by Rick Canale on Tue, Oct 21, 2014

2014 world series logo

At Exotic Flowers in Boston, we are huge baseball fans. We sponsor little league teams in Boston and Westwood. We even sponsored the Red Sox from 2007-2009. The Official Florist of the Boston Red Sox was cool and we still maintain a lot of contacts at Fenway Park. We remain strong supporters of the arts and literature, we enjoy sharing classic poems with our friends.

 

Below is the poem

"The Base Stealer" by Robert Francis 

 

Poised between going on and back, pulled

Both ways taut like a tightrope-walker,

Fingertips pointing the opposites,

Now bouncing tiptoe like a dropped ball

Or a kid skipping rope, come on, come on,

Running a scattering of steps sidewise,

How he teeters, skitters, tingles, teases,

Taunts them, hovers like an ecstatic bird,

He's only flirting, crowd him, crowd him,

Delicate, delicate, delicate, delicate - now!

 

 

This poem is offered in almost every high school English class. My first exposure to this poem came at The Roxbury Latin School. It has stuck with me all these years and I am happy to share it with you.

My favorite base stealer was Rickey Henderson. Who was yours ? Henderson signed this card me as teenager. He was always great with the fans. If you ever want to know how cool a guy Henderson was, read this article by social media giant Gary V.

Rickey Henderson Autograph

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tags: Baseball, Red Sox Florist, Poetry, World Series

Top Gifts for the World Series from Exotic Flowers in Boston

Posted by Rick Canale on Wed, Oct 23, 2013

2013 World Series Flowers
Of course no better gift for the World Series would be tickets and a win for the Red Sox. But if you cannot get tickets to Fenway Park, then why not send your favorite baseball fan flowers from Boston's Premier Florist.
Here are the top gifts for baseball fans from Exotic Flowers in Boston.
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You're sure to score a home run with and baseball fan when you give her red roses in an amazingly realistic baseball mug she'll use for years.

The bright bouquet features 10 red roses accented with oregonia and is delivered in an oversized ceramic baseball mug. only $59.95

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This patriotic arrangement is such a stunning way to honor the hometown heroes of Boston.

Red roses and carnations, white asiatic lilies and alstroemeria, blue statice and an American flag fill an exclusive blue glass cube. It's certain to be appreciated from sea to shining sea.

Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Exotic Flowers. Only $69.95

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Dads, grads, boys and baseball lovers of all ages will think you're an MVP when you send this winning basket. Full of ballpark favorites and more, perfect for a picnic or a pick-up game in the park. You'll score a home run with this yummy basket that includes a real baseball, of course.

Peanuts, pistachios, Cracker Jacks, three different kinds of pretzels and good old-fashioned root beer are teamed up in this basket. Anyone will have a ball with this gift! only $79.95

 

Tags: Baseball, Red Sox Florist, Red Sox, World Series

Exotic Flowers in Boston Presents the Beckett Bucket

Posted by Rick Canale on Wed, Oct 26, 2011

Just in time for the World Series, Exotic Flowers brings you the Beckett Bucket.

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The Beckett Bucket - Our newest floral arrangement honors baseball and its heroes. The Beckett bucket special includes ten pieces of Popeyes chicken, biscuits, a six pack of Bud Light (red cups available as an add on), and a stunning flower arrangement delivered any where in Boston for $85 plus tax and delivery. Limited time only.

Tags: Red Sox, World Series, Popeyes, Bud Light

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