Keeper of the DC BBall Dream & Flame
Dedicated to a lover of the DC BBall Game! – Penny Greene
By Brian S. Yeldell
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As many DC kids do and did, he played ball day and night
He fell in love with the game, almost at first sight
When his feet, arms and maybe some yappin’ got to be fatigue, he had nobody to blame
All this let you know that he is worthy of being keeper of the bball flame
His focus is a little different now that some age has set in
But, deep inside, sometimes on the surface, there’s a fighting spirit ready to win
Just because he keeps fact, figures, records don't make him lame He decide long ago to be keeper of the BBall Dream and Flame
During his hey day, he played with the best and competed with them all
Urban Coalition, U of M, around town, wherever there was a ball
In fact his play, his accolades have him knocking on several halls of fame
Yet another reason to be keeper of the DC BBall Dream & Flame
The tenacity and desire to talk and be about ball all day every day
For The Penny Greene that we’ve come to know, there’s only one way
The website, DCBasketball.com will soon be household name
That’s what you do when you have assumed the mantle of keeper of the flame
It’s not over. Not by a long shot, things are about to start
Basketball will be recognized not just for athletes, but those who like its art
Teaching kids, spreading the legacy is now his and others’ aim Which makes him perfect to be keeper of the DC BBall Dream & Flame
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