Basketball Poem

always an anchor
basketball I trust
through advancement , beneficiation and tragedy


(Weekly Magnetic Poetry Challenge • July 13–19, 2026)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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July 14, 2026 at 7:31 AM
We liked how “always an anchor” ties basketball to life’s ups and downs, super cool metaphor that balances trust and struggle in such a fresh, punchy way!
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