The Losing Team

[Tahir]

The Losing Team

We lost the game.
I’m feeling sick.
My tears are pouring down.

My teammates all feel
Just like me.
They’re crying on the ground.

I never want
To play again.
My whole career is done.

I never did like
Sports at all.
They just aren’t any fun.

I only want
To go right home
And then go straight to bed.

I never want
To eat again.
I might as well be dead.

What?

Did Coach just say
He’s driving us
To pizza and a show?

Come on, you babies!
Lighten up!
Get in the car! Let’s go!

by Pat Dodds