Concussions

Dear football although the thrill of you brings me joy 

I find it a struggle to be a normal boy

The repeated hits to the head have left me struggling to think 

Even looking at the slightest sliver of light causes me to double blink

Sitting in class lost in my mind 

wondering if football was even worth my time 

Losing focus at nearly every word 

Saying "huh" because your voice was not heard

Although I'm very proud to be a football player 

I certainly wish the game was a bit safer
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March 26, 2022 at 5:46 AM
Thanks for sharing this. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." God bless you.
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