The Lacrosse Stick
inspired by Raymond Carver
The lacrosse stick with the white head.
The lacrosse stick I adopted.
The lacrosse stick that started a passion.
The lacrosse stick with lime green mesh.
The lacrosse stick with the sticky gripped shaft.
The lacrosse stick with a skull butt.
The lacrosse stick that became a lightsaber.
The lacrosse stick that broke the garage window before practice.
The lacrosse stick that got covered in mud one wet April practice.
The lacrosse stick that has seen many backyard barbeques.
The lacrosse stick that was forgotten in a move.
The lacrosse stick that was found again.
The lacrosse stick that tried to teach my sister how to play.
The lacrosse stick that successfully taught my other sister how to play.
The lacrosse stick that brought me back to the field.
The lacrosse stick that has been to family parties.
The lacrosse stick that inspired her to play.
The lacrosse stick that went on a date.
The lacrosse stick with the illegal shooters.
The lacrosse stick with the illegal pocket.
The lacrosse stick that is part of me.
The lacrosse stick I love.
And I’m sure the lacrosse stick loves me, too.