The crowd goes quiet
all eyes on you
step up to the line
as the reff yells two
Take a deep breath
and clear you mind
forget all the people
and the coach thats behinde
Dont focus on the score
for its just a number
do this for yourself
and for every team member
Look up at the board
and get a good grip
the last thing you need
is for the damn thing to slip
Up goes the ball
with a flick of a wrist
the next thing you know
it hits the rim... youve missed
With a oooh and an ahhh
the crowds dissapointed
but never mind them
theres one more to be counted
Now it seems like forever
you'd think we'd be done
but the reff throws the ball
and this time yells one
Just one more point
and we win the game
and every soul in the stand
will well know your name
Take one more dribble
your more focused then ever
you know everyones watching
but shake it off with whatever
Lift up your head
and open your eyes
take every bad comment
as just stupid lies
You know you can do it
and you'll prove them all wrong
sooner then you know it
they'll be cheering along
Staring at the basket
you hope for a swish
just one more chance
so make a quick wish
Again flys the ball
and you watch in slow-mo
will it go in this time?
we sure all hope so
Tonight will make up
for all the practice and training
the seasons now over
theres no time remaining
The only thing left
is the shot that your taking
and the time that it took
will be well worth the waiting
Down goes the ball
but no sound of a swish
just the bounce off the backboard
you didnt get your last wish
But the croud goes wild
all cheering and smiling
this kids on fire
911 they'll be dialing
Yes in off the glass
beats a swish anyday
now thats the great game
we all love to play

-Ashley Buttress