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Slam Dunk Dreams

A Young Boy's Ode to Basketball

By The PenPalPublished 4 months ago 1 min read
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In the heart of the city, where the asphalt meets the sky,

There's a young boy with dreams that seem to reach so high.

His love for the game began when he was just a tot,

And now he's shooting hoops, giving it everything he's got.

On the Court

With sneakers laced up tight, and a ball that's worn and old,

He dribbles and he shoots, with a story to be told.

His jump shot is a thing of beauty, though his form may be quite funny,

But when the ball swishes through the net, he feels like he's made some money.

The Hoop Dreams

He dreams of being a star, with fans cheering his name,

Playing in packed arenas, rising to basketball fame.

But for now, he'll settle for the local court with a rusty hoop,

Where he's the king of the court, in his own little group.

The Ballad of Air Jordan

He idolizes Air Jordan, with his tongue-wagging flair,

And wishes he could fly through the air without a single care.

But when he tries to dunk, he barely gets off the ground,

And ends up in a heap, with his friends all gathered 'round.

The Tall Tales

He tells tall tales of his skills, making shots from half court,

But truth be told, most of the time, he's falling way too short.

Yet his love for the game never wanes, no matter how many shots he's missed,

For this young boy, basketball is pure joy, and that's hard to resist.

The Final Buzzer

As the sun sets on the court, and the streetlights start to glow,

He knows he'll be back tomorrow, putting on another show.

For this young boy's love for basketball will never cease,

And who knows, maybe one day, he'll make it to the big leagues.

So here's to the young boy with dreams as big as the sky,

Whose love for basketball will never, ever die.

Ode
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