It is not he,
who dons the jersey.
It is not he,
who wields the bat!
It is not he,
who dives very hard,
Neither is he who runs very fast!
It is he,
whose eyes sparkle
walking the field!
He is the team’s greatest shield!
It is he
who will absolutely fight
till his clothes drench.
It is he who claps for the player
even on the bench.
It is he
who does not mind
getting his crisp jersey soiled!
It is he who smirks cheekily
when the opponent is foiled!
It is he who shines
the brightest, at his parents’ pride!
It is he who curses silently,
at the costly cab ride!
It is he who cares
for the player over the game.
It is who values
the game over fame!
It is he who accepts defeat
with the smile!
It is still him,
“who can finish off in style!”
But, truthfully!
It is the sportsman,
who manifests into life!
It is the sportsman,
who rises even in trife.
It is the sportsman
who in despair doesn’t mope,
It is the sportsman
who in darkness brims with hope!
Be reminded!
of your blazing, fiery passion!
It is pure,
It is honest,
It is genuine,
It is true!
Unfailing and undefeated,
like the sportsman in you!
Dedicated to my inspiration. – Former Captain M S Dhoni- a spectacular captain of Team India.
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