Why I'm a Poet and Not an Athlete

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I must admit I'm quite pathetic
In all sports or events athletic
Despite my need for exercise
To break a sweat I quite despise
Ever since my childhood
My agility has not been good
When I tried to kick a ball
The ball would stay and I would fall
Give me a basketball and net
And lots of air is all I'd get
On time trials run around the track
I was always in the back
When choosing up sides for a game
I'd wait til last to hear my name
So, no, I guess I can't compete
I'll never be a star athlete.

submitted for Poetry Jam, Be a Sport