Laura Breidenthal Poet Ode

Champion

The misty morning reaches
for the mighty—
the air, flummoxed,
as they crash into 
the little-known darkness.

Another life—taken,
reaching for the mighty,
clutched by
the merciless fogs of death...

He was a believer of dreams
with impeccable ability,
displayed in both physique and character—
a heart of gold,
a soul of brotherhood.

He was a champion—
a loyal friend—
a loving leader—
a determined fighter—
—a father—
to many, beyond his kin.

Rest in peace, Kobe,
and to all who have joined you,
Tragically
on the morning flight to the ether...

for you flew to higher heights
and made dreams into reality—
spinning, leaping and spiraling,
surpassing all disaster,
surpassing life itself.


-This poem "Champion" is dedicated to Kobe Bryant, and to all who have died in this morning’s flight, Rest in Peace -

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Duke Beaufort September 20, 2020 at 8:01 AM Nice tribute for a great talent and humanitarian. While this accident should not have happened, the refs can't blow the whistle before the foul. They only watch and shake their heads in disbelief. Very sad that there were many people on board.

John Hamilton January 27, 2020 at 11:21 AM Great tribute Laura, he was and is a champion on the court and in life and death, such a sad story that he did not write, such a waste, at least we and all of them have the memories, to keep comforting those who feel the loss greatest!

Ts Poetry January 27, 2020 at 7:26 AM I feel sad for the families and the community. Many young lives lost with still so much to give