Poetic meaning

•Sensory Detail: is where the author appeals to the senses of the reader, our author is appealing to the sense of sight.

-"Already old men playing ball"(Line 4): because of the responsibilities that they carry at a young age. They are experiencing a hard life like adults do.

- "At the edge of their lives"(Line 13): they are trying to focus on the game and forget about the hardships of their lives.

-"Cleats catching light"(Line 26): this makes the reader see that they were diving into home plate.