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
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*'Two dimes' is slang for two points; in this
case, two free throws made.
Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2025
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