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Wall Street Journal Love Poem

January 6, 2016
By Oldinep GOLD, Hartland, Wisconsin
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I’ve played through the injuries I’ve sustained.
I’ve practiced, I’ve played this game before.
This is worse than ever,
I’m a broken key.

I’m not trying to make a big deal out of this,
This crucial game must end.
I’m no rebound,
I expect to be your first selection.

But now retired,
I need to be me.
I’m broken,
I must emerge as a star.
I’ve grown tired of my injuries,
I’m stuck!

- from “JJ Watt Has Broken Hand but Expects to Play”

© Valcy E., Stony Point, NY

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