Play for Her

Do you remember why you play, or has it been too long?
Is it because you’ve worked so hard to get where you are,
or because you love to be part of a team?
Is it because you love competition or the anxiety before the game?
Is it because you don’t want to let anyone down, or yourself?
Is it because you love the sound of a perfect hit,
or because you would rather be on the field than anywhere else in the world?
Somewhere behind the athlete you’ve become,
 And the hours of practice,
 And the coaches who’ve pushed you,
 And the teammates who’ve believed in you,
 And the fans who’ve cheered for you,
Is that little girl who threw the ball...
The one who fell in love with the game, and never looked back.
Play for her. ~Author unknown