You could tell the mitt was worn by a caring child, although it was worn it remained high in pride sitting by its other tools. It looked old, around 7 or 8 years now. It had endured many games, many losses but many wins. Soaked in tears and sweat, but serenaded in applause. Worn with pride, honour and, commitment. Never left behind, the last thing to be placed in the bag, on top of all others, how they wished the league table was too. The weary leather produced the aged smell. It reminded you of the old leather jacket your grandfather wore, or the boots your mother made you polish every Sunday. That rugged smell lingered softly over the mitt but wasn’t overpowering. The beads of sweat played a small part in the smell, combined with the glory of winning.
The touch was soft. Delicate and fragile, the mitt appeared. Each finger had its own scar. The thumb had a lengthy graze down its inner side. It looked deep, a fall for victory perhaps ending in