She Shines

She pours her heart and soul

Into the passions she possesses —

Trying to remain even keel

Whenever she obsesses.

She drives the lane; she shoots the three —

Rebounds like a samurai.

Gliding along the court with gilded wings,

She makes the onlookers gasp and sigh.

She shines bright like a diamond — Clear and Pure,

Rising above on legs of steel.

Her perfection a reflection of years of work

On the game that allows her to feel.

Her eyes are bright — her intelligence obvious —

As she plays the game with accuracy and skill.

She guards the goal with intensity,

Dominating at will.