An Athlete's Lament

I write this poem to express The feelings you have after losing a teammate One who shared more than a jersey and logo Who was more of a brother than friend One that trusted you and you trusted him One that encouraged you instead of discouraged you One that always kept a smile on his face and worked hard whether winning or losing One that always knew he could of made it Because he had the heart and the talent Always have each team, each player, each coach the respect they deserved And was always a good fried, a good son, a good brother, but more importantly, He was a great individual on the football field He didn't have to say a lot or yell a lot But you knew when he put that jersey on And stepped out onto that field that he was gonna give it his all and His all he did give