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Extended Metaphor Poem on Basketball
My Life is Basketball
 My eyes are big before the game starts
 My body covered in hope
 18 years of practice
 My mind is focussed
 I have only one purpose
 I visualize everything I want to do
 My home the court
 The crowd surrounding with their big eyes watching
 Attracted to the bright lights
 My team behind me
 Weaving in and out of expectant fans
 Making our way to the court
 Endless cameras
 Each other's families
 Still sensing the sudden thrill of anticipation
 We circle up, hands together, chanting
 A team together
 All focussed on glory
 Where we will Live forever
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