May 21, 2019

Dear Football,

It was love at first hit,

When I met you

I knew I loved you,

From 1st grade games

To lacing up

And hyping up

In my first high school game,

You have always been there

Every time I step on that field

I give my all,

Even if it means getting hurt,

YOU are the game I love

YOU are what I pour

My time and effort into

Every early morning

Every late night

Every bruise and injury

Every fight

Every minute on that field

You made me a better person

You teach me life lessons,

The sport that takes mental

And physical endurance.

I can say after EVERY game

I gave you my all,

Few can say that.

I left it on all the field,

Playing line takes more than just using your hands,

It takes a lot of heart.

You are my life,

You are my love,

Late nights thinking of you,

Seeing what I can improve

Seeing what I can do to make YOU better,

You are the challenge I need,

To make me a better person

And a better athlete.

The sweat and blood

Is always worth it.

Always a part of me