Dear Basketball
We met when I was 8 years old and you changed my life forever. The moment we met, I knew I was in love. From the 1st time I touched you, I knew I could spend the rest of my days and nights with you without giving it a second thought. You taught me many life lessons, from success to failure to the importance of hard work and perseverance. You were there through all my ups and downs and I thank you for all our memories. We traveled parts of the continent that I’d never imagined and you blessed me with experiences that’ll last a lifetime. Basketball, you kept me off the streets of gang infested Chicago and for that I’m eternally grateful.
I take full responsibility for the turning point in our relationship. I allowed the distractions of the world to poison our relationship and for that, I’m truly sorry. If I had been mature enough to love you the way you loved me then perhaps we’d still be together today. But, life doesn’t always give us the outcomes we desire. particularly when we’re uncertain about what those outcomes are. The most painful moment of my life was when I finally understood that our relationship was coming to end. Today, the most fun I have is watching you bring others the same joy you brought me for so many years.
Basketball, you are the only thing I’ve ever been in love with. You taught me what the concept of love is. You taught me that love is something you don’t have think too hard about, its something you just know. Love is something you can wake up and do every minute of every day and be enamored with in perpetuity. Today, at age 26, its crazy to say but I wish we had more time together. But know this, no matter what, I will love you always!
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