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Saturn on Saturday NightThis rink ranks right up there.
My power skates, slice each ring,
the scent of ice assails my nose.
Funny in the absence of air, I breathe.
It must be a dream. I don’t care.
The wind of Saturn blows...
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Categories:
planet, princess, sports,
Form: Free verse
Hakeem the dreamHakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon,
Had moves defenders would frown upon.
From Lagos to Texas, he rose to fame,
And left rivals grasping in shame.
As "Little Moses," they called his name,
In Houston, he rose to acclaim.
He ruled with finesse,
Brought...
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Categories:
sports, america, basketball, dream, humorous,
Form: Clerihew
Will I Be LeftWill I be left here?
My heart beats with fear,
my nerves and sweat smear.
Does he look at me,
should I look to see?
No, then hope might fade.
I want plans I made
to stay as dreams bade.
This process is...
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Categories:
sports, angst, anxiety, baseball, courage,
Form: Rhyme
CoachMy son's smile shines, in a photograph, standing out from the smiles of his high school track and cross-country team. Other photos of Dan showed him uncomfortable, afraid, tentative, or bored. When he...
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Categories:
fun, sports,
Form: Other
The Brotherly Shove
The "Brotherly Shove"
also known as the "Tush Push"
works for the Eagles.
When they need some short yardage
for a first down or touchdown.
...
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Categories:
football, sports,
Form: Tanka
On the SkidsOn the skids with no brakes,
thankfully, a memory;
that began with falling,
falling over and over again,
with bruises that healed;
such is childhood.
I tried to attack the slippery slope,
challenged by youtube videos
that I could wisely imbibe;
teenager at heart...
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Categories:
sports,
Form: Free verse
The Chiefs Got Smoked
Patrick Mahomes and his boys all choked
When they went up against the Eagles, they got smoked.
The winning team in the Super Bowl earns a coveted trophy.
It's named in honor of the late Vince Lombardi.
The Kansas...
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Categories:
football, sports,
Form: Rhyme
the game is onShow a little finesse, place a bet.
You’re just in time for the game, get some skin, the fix is in.
What’s more American than cashing in?
The real winners do, and now that could be you.
With suckers...
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Categories:
crazy, games, religion, sports,
Form: Rhyme
Beach 1 School 0Youth, I think it's time,
on your bike to climb
to rapture sublime.
Feel wind on your face,
freedom to embrace,
so that you may fly.
Watch the world go by -
on your two-wheeled high!
Turn left or turn right
to a newfound...
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Categories:
beach, sports,
Form: Rhyme
The Ballad of Barley Pettigrew - in Three PartsI - Barley Pettigrew
I'll tell you a story, outstandingly true,
of the young lad called Barley Pettigrew.
He was born with nine fingers on his hands.
For how high he could count, it met his demands.
You see,...
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Categories:
sports, bird, flower, love, silly,
Form: Rhyme
4:3:2 BINNED
Categories:
sports, word play,
Form: Tristich
Slap Shotslapping on tariffs
pick up game between neighbours~
a puck in the face
***...
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Categories:
america, extended metaphor, sports,
Form: Senryu
When I saw Dilly dallyWhen I saw Dilly dally
I thought, "Oh no, this kid's got to rally!
Cuz if he loses this race,
it'll be a total disgrace,
cuz this race was right up his alley.
...
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Categories:
sports, 12th grade, encouraging, humorous,
Form: Light Verse
Victory and DefeatThe winner of the women’s match,*
An absolute surprise,
Delighted all the fans who know
How hard she always tries.
In forty-nine attempts, she never
Had a Grand Slam win
And posing with her trophy,
She could not contain her grin.
The runner-up,...
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Categories:
sports,
Form: Rhyme
Flying Just Off The GrundIt took me years of training
to move my legs like this,
gliding over the granular
on long feet with curved width,
to make my legs flail left and right,
my upper half stock-still,
balancing and countering
so I won’t take a...
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Categories:
sports, appreciation, fun, imagery, nature,
Form: Rhyme
Specific Types of Sports Poems
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