Poetry: “In Loving Memory of Kobe Bryant”
Ashley Ogando | On 03, Feb 2020
Ten seconds left on the clock and he needed to score
The crowd screamed and watched for more
His team hustled and passed him the ball
The crowd went silent and wondered if he could make it at all
With a quick and steady pace
Kobe was sure to beat the race
Because the kid in him was destined for greatness
He knew that every chance and opportunity — he needed to take it
He leaps up, slams his arm down as the basketball goes through the hoop
The timer buzzes and the crowd cheers as he shoots
Not only did he possess this skill and talent
But a great big heart that was never filled with malice
He wanted to make others dreams a reality
He captured them with his mamba mentality
Kids and those who were in the game looked up to him as a mentor
May Black Mamba rest in peace forever
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I am very proud of my daughter Ashley for writing this poem for Kobe. As a fan it melted my heart and brought tears remembering him not only as a basketball player but as a wonderful father and human being. Rest In Peace Kobe, Gigi, and the rest of the people who were accompanying him.
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Good job. Rest in peace Kobe and Gianna and God bless you my niece
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