Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

Of Trust and Money

     He’d done this hundreds of times
      Step up to the line and make two dimes*

    Small crowds, large crowds, no matter
       He sunk ‘em all, every record shattered     

    Three dribbles, a deep sigh
       Swish! Easy-as-pie ...

    How’d he miss with the title on the line
        ~ blinded by those dollar signs



    __________________________________
    *'Two dimes' is slang for two points; in this
      case, two free throws made.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Hilda Greenhough February 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM A terrible time to lose concentration. Thank you for 'telling it like it is'. Gershon Wolf February 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM Timing is everything, as they say...

Jennifer Proxenos February 23, 2025 at 7:23 AM Money and the game, any game, is always the plan, what will I do with my money, my attention wavers, and WHAM, BANG, I have lost the game, Why do gamblers normally lose, because luck is the next card, the next spin of the wheel or at the next slot machine. Although there is a huge difference between losing a game or gambling it away, both have to do with winning money. Interesting point made, enjoyed your write alot. Blessings Gershon, Jennifer.

David Fisher February 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM Enjoyed your poetic weaving of money and the game. I wish I could have used the player's excuse.

Michael Tor February 21, 2025 at 7:08 AM Your typical NBA player for sure Gershon...

Oliver Mckeithan February 21, 2025 at 4:56 AM LOL Gershon. Liked the end. Those dollar signs will do it all the time