Good Game

I hear a “thump” as I bump
The ball beautifully over the net.
I hear “mine” as the other team
Runs for the ball. I watch, waiting.
I hear her foot kick the floor
Slow motion to the ground.
Loud “oohs” come from the crowd
And cheers when she gets up.
The ball rolls over “titter tatter”
And it’s my turn to serve,
Hands shaking I hear my heart
Beating as I bounce the ball
“Wham” as it nicks the net
But goes over.
Back and forth until I hear
A whistle blow and the slap
Of high-fives as the phrase
rings in my ear:
Good game
Good game
Good game.


Fulmore Middle School

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