Sports DreamLindsay Rock 1 For as long as I rememberBecoming an athlete was my dream—To score a point, to win a game,To be a member of a team.5 I pursued the game of baseball;Took a line drive to the knee.I pitched the ball with all my might,The hitter fired it back at me.9 Thought that I’d attempt some golf;Positioned my ball upon a tee,Swung my club to give it a whack! It appeared to laugh at me.13 Attended football tryouts;Heard the players discuss a “sack.”I wasn’t aware of what that was‘Til they knocked me flat upon my back.17 Attempted to play volleyball;A player sprang up for a spike.That ball bolted by so fastIt was like a lightning strike.21 Tried out for gymnasticsTo learn tumbles, twists, and flips,But all I had to demonstrateWere stumbles, sprains, and trips.25 When it comes to playing sportsI’m like a fish upon the land.No bats, no balls, no mitts for me,Just slip a pen into my hand.29 I might not be an athlete—Nor challenger or fighter—But I can merge the things I loveIf I become a sports writer.QuestionBased on evidence from the poem, the author MIGHT consider sportswriters to beResponsesA very lazy.very lazy.B fiendishly clever.fiendishly clever.C somewhat laughable.somewhat laughable.D unpleasant to be around.
