What more can one dare say about U
that no one before has yet spoken?
To fans U were more than an NBA god,
as U broke shattered old records unbroken;

U had champions blood flowing
flowing strong through your veins,
and sweat nothing but rawness of excellence,
as you ripped down with passion the scoffing of haters
as media cowards would doubt your young presence;

Just how many hearts did you capture
as U dribbled that leathery orb?
Black Mamba U truly were best of the best,
your persona was simply 2deep2absorb;

U never fell victim2stereotypes,
and U never let fame knock U down,
yet reality took U and others U loved,
as the grim reaper silenced your sounds;

So with sadness unbearably gripping,
we shall always remember your face,
for the hope that U gave2the least of the brave
is strong seed in our hearts that you placed.

RESPECT. REST IN POWER

Cynth'ya Lewis Reed
1/28/2020
12:39 AM EST