Knuckles clenched
Knees bouncing
Fingers twirling
Step
By
Step
Watching his feet travel
With the ball leading the way
Time ticking
To the beat of my heart
Bending the knee
Like a bow and arrow
Pull it All
The
Way
Back
and Release
Ball is flying
Breath is held
Time is silent
Sudden roar
Smiles and hugs
Finally
The game has been won
His smile brighter than the flashing score
He raises his hand and moves it side to side
I do the same plus make a fist and let my thumb stand tall
His feet start to jump
Sprinting up
Two steps at a time
Closer
Coming
Closer
To me
Grinning wide
Extending arms
Ready to congratulate him while holding
His body
In mine
But it never happens
He sprints past me
His feet keep traveling
Higher
Up
The
Cold
Metal
Stands
Heart slowly falling apart
As his arms fall around
Her
Hugging
Smiling
Laughing
But
Not
With me
Softly kisses
Her
Cheek
As he softly
Breaks
My
Heart
Jul 12, 2013
Jul 12, 2013 at 12:02 AM UTC
Knuckles clenched
Knees bouncing
Fingers twirling
Step
By
Step
Watching his feet travel
With the ball leading the way
Time ticking
To the beat of my heart
Bending the knee
Like a bow and arrow
Pull it All
The
Way
Back
and Release
Ball is flying
Breath is held
Time is silent
Sudden roar
Smiles and hugs
Finally
The game has been won
His smile brighter than the flashing score
He raises his hand and moves it side to side
I do the same plus make a fist and let my thumb stand tall
His feet start to jump
Sprinting up
Two steps at a time
Closer
Coming
Closer
To me
Grinning wide
Extending arms
Ready to congratulate him while holding
His body
In mine
But it never happens
He sprints past me
His feet keep traveling
Higher
Up
The
Cold
Metal
Stands
Heart slowly falling apart
As his arms fall around
Her
Hugging
Smiling
Laughing
But
Not
With me
Softly kisses
Her
Cheek
As he softly
Breaks
My
Heart
Poem written April 4, 2013
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