Download - Devin Davie's Project
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SPORTSSPORTSDevin Davie1st PeriodMay 22nd, 2014Mrs. Love
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The Free ThrowsBy Nikolas Fantocone
State Championship on the line. Today I have been shooting just fine. When I got the ball I yowled. “The defender on me has just fouled”. Two free throws just for me. Will I make them? We will see. The first one bounces up and in. Just one more and we will win. I shoot the ball and get it done. I can’t believe that we just won!
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The Free Throws By Nikolas Fantocone
This poem is a couplet because every two lines rhyme and it is constant throughout the whole poem. I enjoy couplets so I liked this poem and
how it kind of left suspense in the middle. Also, I chose this poem because I have been in the
position that the author is in and I can relate to the poem.
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Sniper firefrom the un-grassy knoll cocaine high you see in living color after that pure white smoke and bee bee at the knees arrives like a punch in the face or a pail of cold water and hops and sometimes dropsand sometimes disappearsand thwack goes the mitta foley artist couldn't make that sound
Statement of unbending bluntnessblack and whiteand no détenteyou on that sideme on thisand hit it if you can
By: Dwayne Brenna
Fastball
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Fastball By: Dwayne Brenna
This whole poem is a blank verse. The writer, Dwayne Brenna, is very creative with his words and interesting. I think this poem is a little tough to understand at first but once you really think about what he is saying, I think the way he said it is genius.
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True Baller
Back in the day before I was old-school King-of-the-Court got Game shoe-dazzle, ball between skinny legs perfect touch, shooting a trifecta out on the perimeter
swish, nothing but net nobody could stop me one-on-one darting by defender throws
down tomahawk jam showing off, white man can dance.
John Joseph P.
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True BallerJohn Joseph P.
This poem is a blank verse and is
somewhat a satire because the
common perception is that white people can’t play basketball
as good and this poem states
otherwise so it is ironic that the white
man is the best player on the court.
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BasketballBy Lena Zheng
As you can see, This game is between you and me. I try to shoot, But I realize that I'm wearing boots! Where are my sneakers?
Wait, they're in my lockers. I tie my shoe laces tight, With a smile that's shining bright. I'm running to the hoop, Trying to shoot. SCORE!!! I'm winning this game, The crowd are screaming my
name. I finally success, This game is the BEST!!!
As you can see, This game is between you and me. I try to shoot, But I realize that I'm wearing boots! Where are my sneakers?
Wait, they're in my lockers. I tie my shoe laces tight, With a smile that's shining bright. I'm running to the hoop, Trying to shoot. SCORE!!! I'm winning this game, The crowd are screaming my
name. I finally success, This game is the BEST!!!
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BasketballBy Lena Zheng
This poem is also a blank verse and uses an approximate rhyme at the end with the words “success” and “best”. This poem is an odd scheme but is interesting. Also I chose the poem because it is an awesome feeling when you are playing good or hit a big shot and the crowd chants your name.
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Makin’ Jump ShotsBy Michael S. Harper
He waltzes into the lane
’cross the free-throw line,
fakes a drive, pivots,
floats from the asphalt turf
in an arc of black light,
and sinks two into the chains.
One on one he fakes
down the main, passes
into the free lane
and hits the chains.
A sniff in the fallen air—
he stuffs it through the chains
riding high:
“traveling” someone calls—
and he laughs, stepping
to a silent beat, gliding
as he sinks two into the chain
Makin’ Jump Shots
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This poem really stood out to me because it creates really good imagery. I can picture the scene the poem is describing in my head. Also, this poem isn’t an average poem, its a free verse but it still flows very well. The writer, Michael Harper, did an excellent job turning a scene into poetry.
Makin’ Jump Shots
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The Love Of The Game By Mitchell Browder
It's Friday night, I've got a game, We play the Indians,My best friend's team
My uniform's on It's only 4 o'clock Mom says we leave 5:30 on the dot
Tonight's our first game I'm fast in my new cleats, My glove's broken-in cause I've slept
on it for weeks
I'm still a little nervous but not about playing I'm wondering which girls are there and what
I'm going to be saying
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The Love Of The Game By Mitchell Browder
This poem is also a couplet in a way and has a tone that the author is nervous. It is a poem that I’m sure some guys can relate to. I chose the poem because I like how he leads up makes you think he is excited to play his friend but really he is only nervous to talk to girls.
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Thinking back through all the yearsHow swiftly they've passed byI close my eyes and bite my lip
Try so hard not to cryYou were always such a scrapper
A raging thunderstormThe day you shed your diaper
You donned a uniform.Fear - never a factor
With the toughest, there you stoodYou have the will, the soul,
the heart...But, I always knew you would
I watch you while you're sleepingSo still, so calm, serene
Once you step uponThat football field
You're one powerful machine.I marvel at your talents
You're intense and dedicatedSo keen, devoted, daring
Just as I anticipatedYour qualities are endless
You're faithful, kind and trueRighteous and respected
A leader, Josh, that's you! Watching you play any sportHas always been a pleasure
You're masterful and focusedMy pride - I can not measureAnd now my little scrapper
You've become a strapping manSo stay steadfast … follow the sun
And be the best you can!
My Little Scrapper By Judy Muldowney
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My Little Scrapper By Judy Muldowney
This is my favorite poem that I chose. This poem has so much emotion in it and you can really feel it. I chose the poem because it really was meaningful and deep. The tone of the poem is sad/happy. It is a mother reminiscing about the years of her son being younger all the way up to now.
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BARREL HORSEBy Kickin Bass Farm
It's a whole lot of power, that I sit upon.
Some days I think I'm crazy,just to get on.
He'll jump, he'll buck,he'll spook at this.
He'll spin, he'll hop,he'll run a bliss.
I keep threatening to sell,but I never do.
I'll make a good run,win a dollar or two.
He's hard to load up,and he's kinda head shy.
But when he gets in the arena,he really can fly.
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This poem has a very good consonance. A consonance is when a poem has good harmony or an agreement on the
amount of components. This poem has a very good harmony , it just flows when you read it. I like this poem because of the ending. The ending in this poem just has so much energy. This poem stood out to me because its realistic, it shows how horses really are and how great
they can be.
BARREL HORSEBy Kickin Bass Farm
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This Is The Football SeasonBy Francis Duggan
This is the football Season it is that time of year
When men in the pub talk football as they enjoy their beer
And look forward to September when one club will fly the winner's flag
The team that wins the Premiership gives their fans the right to brag.
Their wives nicknamed the footy widows their husbands at the football club
Or after work talking football with their mates down at the local pub
They take football so seriously 'tis their passion in life
The footy fan loves his football club as much as his children or his wife.
And if their team lose at the weekend they feel and look so sad
What's known as football addiction they seem to have it bad
They feel sad for their football team and the chance of four premiership points gone
But they cheer up and look forward to next weekend's game as the working week wears on.
This is the football Season football has gone to their head
And their football scarves and beanies they even wear to bed
About their team they feel so passionate as if to them it did belong
And 'tis with delight and pride in victory that they sing the club song.
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This Is The Football SeasonBy Francis Duggan
This poem is definitely imagery. The author, Francis Duggan, describes the scenes perfectly and he made the picture of what “The Football Season” is, real clear. I chose this
poem because I love how he created such good scenery and how accurate
it is.
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The Victory Dance
To play as if today
Is your only chance.
Some say, “It’s just a game.”
Have they done the Victory Dance?
When hard-earned Victory
Was finally at hand,
Have they felt the glory
Raining down from the stands?
To do or not to do….
No one wants to hear, “We tried.”
Effort and dedication will be rewarded…
And ‘Sooner Magic’ is on your side.
Yes, to fall short is still an option;
But much better to succeed.
Heroes are made and remembered
Only by their deeds.
So, just go out and win.
Give your all to each and every chance.
Persevere and achieve…
And do the Victory Dance.
By Robert Candler
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The Victory Dance By Robert Candler
This poem is very inspirational and is a poem that all athletes should be able to relate to and if not then they shouldn’t be playing. I chose the poem because I want to do the “Victory Dance” as well as many other people. This poem is in five stanzas, and the “Victory Dance” is a symbol of success.
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I amBasketball, Music, Food
I love music and art very muchHonesty is important to meHumor is important to me
Optimism is important to meOutgoing is a good thing
Rudeness is bad, but can be a good way to get people to leave you alone
People are becoming less intelligentThe world is getting darker
Have fun and do what you wantI am.
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There once was a man from GermanyAll the while he hoped for a burned
kneeSo he put it in fire
And placed it on hot wireThat was exactly what he wanted to
see
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Horror is blackIt taste sour and poisonousIt sounds like the screaming of young childrenIt smells like rotting fleshIt looks like faceless heads and headless bodiesand it makes you feel completely helpless
-Devin Davie
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CatsFurry, Disobedient
Jumping, Running, MeowingLitter box, Food, Light, Electricity
Lighting, Shining, HeatingBright, Hot
Lamp
-Devin Davie
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DogVicious, Crazy
Walking, Barking, ChasingDogs are very pretty and awesome
Canine -Devin Davie