Backboard

The south wind came and it blew so strong
it sent my backboard where it didn't belong

Busted and crooked it warped so much
from the Gods of winds performing their thrust

Now my basketball has no fair of play
it's gone all torqued up throughout the day

But the rim is still in level condition
my ball maneuvers will have a pure rendition

Next time I will remember to anchor things down
or I will likely have a much bigger frown
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Alex Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 9:01 AM
"it sent my backboard where it didn't belong" - Beautifully written. Congratulations!
Caliri Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 9:25 PM
Congrats getting 2nd place in my contest!
Kyser Avatar
April 25, 2022 at 1:50 PM
It’s good to see these lesser known free verse forms get some light of day :-)
Kyser Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 9:32 AM
Lol, I submitted mine and then saw the free verse after the fact. Congrats :-)
Liguori Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 4:38 PM
lol it is a couplet for crying out loud!
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