To GrandmaIt feels like a lifetime we’ve spent together
Just one person through all sorts of weather Rain coming down outside the Brooklyn home I know that you are thinking of me and that I’m not alone From holidays to birthdays to summer vacations We originally struggled with our methods of communication We have literally been through it all From eating ice cream in Marine Park to breaking a snow globe in Paramus Mall You inspired me to play the sports I love Always told me to remember the man up above To work hard and always be kind Your integrity and pride are at a level that no one will find It was always our mutual love and care and affection That gave us such a special connection Now that I’m older my appreciation has grown You provided our family with the bases for our home The story of your immigration is unimaginable How you escaped the communists and went to Brasil is simply unfathomable Here we are so many months ahead Physically separated but together in our heads Even though we know how tough times can be We are always one big happy family Thanks to one person this is true Thank you Grandma, I love you! |
SplashThe rush of the shot falling in Is greater than the news that your wife’s bearing kin The swagger of trotting back down the court Pumps you up, makes you numb like a coke addict’s snort When I released the shot from the tips of my fingers I wasn’t sure how much longer this game would linger We had been up thirteen we thought we’d shine But we choked, blew our lead, and went to overtime Our bodies were aching but our spirit still strong We rehearsed for this semi-final show way too long When I missed two free throws to take the lead The crowd’s roar was in my head like a stampede We needed a stop, I tapped the floor twice Told my squad to press 2-3, we needed a steal for our lives Time was running out, the pass zipped over my head But it went of bounds, now we could put this to an end Three seconds, two seconds: I let the shot go With the flick of the wrist I ended the game as the final whistle did blow We’d be going to the finals without a doubt ‘’Let's fu**ing go!’’ were the words out of my mouth A hero for the night, but I had to stay on earth The next morning I knew I had to put in more work Back to the gym to shoot some more hoops Just another positive feedback loop |
