Ernie’s Ode to Spring Posted on July 3, 2020 by Paul Edwards And the voice of the turtle is heard in our land (again). pic.twitter.com/re9igTU1xN— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 3, 2020 Many do not know the source of Ernie’s Opening Day poem. Ernie was a committed follower of Jesus Christ, and this was reflected every Opening Day when he quoted Song of Solomon 2:11-12 from the Bible. A true gentleman and friend.