Useless Basketball Things

Posted by Karen Chatterton on May 01, 2008

Some of our sixth grade students were asked to write poems about “useless things.” Riley, a loyal Jazz fan, of course, choose basketball. Here is her very clever poem.

Useless Basketball Things

by Riley K.

A basketball without air,

the Jazz without their mascot bear;

players that aren’t tall,

a game without a basketball,

jerseys without the player’s last name,

a time when the Jazz had no fame,

games without a referee,

Jason Hart without the #3,

Williams without Boozer,

if you don’t like the Jazz you are a loser!

5 Comments

Annie Whittaker on May 01, 2008 said:

Nice poem Riley! I loved it!

Linda McFarland on May 02, 2008 said:

Way to go Riley!!!

robby borden on June 08, 2008 said:

Riley it was a fun school year with you. Your an awesome poet, have an awesome summer.

Mr. Attractive on December 26, 2008 said:

Me Likkeeeeee Riley!

Sam Wellings on July 07, 2009 said:

Riley, you are such an amazing poet. And I think you are the coolest girl in the whole wide world. I wish more people would realize that you are absolutely perfect.

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