Walking onto the court,
Is one of my favorite things.
I take my headphones off.
Put my shoes on.
Stretch.
It’s Game Time.
Warming up,
Is one of my favorite things.
Cross
Between the legs
Behind the back
Cross
In and out
Around the back
Cross
The shot goes up in the air,
And comes down in the bottom of the net.
It’s Game Time.
Playing in games,
Is one of my favorite things.
Splash.
They hit the 3.
19-19
Games tied.
I take the ball up.
Cross, In and out, Cross, Between.
Stepback.
I got the shot up,
I hold my breath.
Swish.
Guess what time it is.
It’s Game Time.
Hitting the game winner,
Is one of my favorite things.
I took the shot that no one thought would go in.
I hit it right in the face of my defender.
But I don’t brag.
I’m a good sport and say good game.
“Run it back?” they say.
“Sure,” I say
It’s Game Time.
Leaving the court,
Is one of my least favorite things.
I take off my shoes and pack my bag.
I say my goodbyes
Try not to cry.
And say farewell to what is like a second home to me.
It’s Game Time.
Is one of my favorite things.
I take my headphones off.
Put my shoes on.
Stretch.
It’s Game Time.
Warming up,
Is one of my favorite things.
Cross
Between the legs
Behind the back
Cross
In and out
Around the back
Cross
The shot goes up in the air,
And comes down in the bottom of the net.
It’s Game Time.
Playing in games,
Is one of my favorite things.
Splash.
They hit the 3.
19-19
Games tied.
I take the ball up.
Cross, In and out, Cross, Between.
Stepback.
I got the shot up,
I hold my breath.
Swish.
Guess what time it is.
It’s Game Time.
Hitting the game winner,
Is one of my favorite things.
I took the shot that no one thought would go in.
I hit it right in the face of my defender.
But I don’t brag.
I’m a good sport and say good game.
“Run it back?” they say.
“Sure,” I say
It’s Game Time.
Leaving the court,
Is one of my least favorite things.
I take off my shoes and pack my bag.
I say my goodbyes
Try not to cry.
And say farewell to what is like a second home to me.
It’s Game Time.