Basketball
We run onto the court and it’s my turn to shine
Our game begins and everyone in the stands begins to chime
The ball flies into the air and everything goes still
My team starts strong, hoping things won’t go downhill
Mind games initiate while the opposing bench hollers
My teammates, in the moment, as if the game’s worth a million dollars
We continuously score, bringing fear in the opponents' eyes
As the ball sinks in the hoop, the other team’s cheers die
The blaring horn signifies the second quarter is complete
Then we jog to the locker room for water and a seat
The other team, ready, has started a comeback
But their run comes to a halt as we regroup, back on track
Everyone’s face is sweating as the game concludes
The tone of the room is serious, given one team will lose
The refs are watching closely with every call crucial
Any call mistaken will most definitely be brutal
The clock runs down quickly and pressure begins to rise
I take the final shot and the outcome is a surprise
The ball falls in the hoop, ensuring that we win
The gym has gone crazy, but all I can do is just grin.
Guy Stern, Seventh Grade
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