Yesterday's Hero
He laced up his sneakers
for perhaps the last time
in a meaningless game
He was long past his prime
Hs eyes scoured the stands
half-empty tonight
Could his team forfeit the game
No, that wouldn't be right
Fans there'd paid for their tickets
They deserved a real show
Though how he'd respond
He never did know
Some nights he just couldn't move
Couldn't get into a groove
Couldn't jump; couldn't shoot
Barely fit into his basketball suit
But tonight he felt better
And his shot was on fire
When he jumped, he fairly soared
Upward, higher and higher
In a last burst of glory
His team won the game
Yesterday's hero'd attained
His final fifteen seconds of fame
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