I grew up on a diamond

Full of dirt

With white squares and chalk lines

My shoes were always double knotted

With plastic spikes on the bottom that dug into

The red and powdery field

My friends were also my teammates

Who supported me

And gave me the confidence to do what I loved

Years later I continue to play

The sport I fell in love with

When I was just a little girl

Softball is a part of me

It affects my life every single day

I will never be able to say goodbye

Because that little dirty diamond

Has become my getaway

Where I find my piece of mind