*A Poem to all S29 Rookies

[sapp2013]

'Twas just hours before the draft, when all through the land,

Every player was tweeting, even Andrew Clayman;

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The draft order was decided by the standings last year,

In hopes that the worst teams would soon challenge their peers;

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The players were scouted and awaiting their name,

While they envisioned their golden bust in the hall of fame;

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With my headphones in listening to a low-key slap,

I had finally dozed off into my pre-draft nap;

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When all of a sudden my agent shook me awake,

This is the day! It is your day, your day to take.

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I approach the theater and my breath inhaled,

Exhale slowly and my nerves are curtailed.

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My friend cracks a joke and all I can do is sigh,

I take another deep breath and push the doors open wide.

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When what to my wondering eyes did surface

But a gigantic podium and eight jerseys with a purpose;

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With a melodious voice so graceful and intense,

I knew in a moment she must be Commissioner Bex.

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More fluid than rivers she vocalized her glee,

About the new players that are coming to be:

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"Now, Seawolves! now, Bucs! now Royals and Grey Ducks!

On, Luchas! on, Pythons! on, Coyotes and Bird Dogs!

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To the top of the draft! to the first pick overall!

Now draft away! draft away! draft away all!"

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As hats embroidered by teams are placed,

Where they are donned by players, smiles upon their face.

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So down the draft order the announcers flew

With the board full of names, Even Freddy Bly too—

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And then, in a twinkling, I heard a ring

The vibrating and chiming my cell phone did sing.

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As I bowed down my head, and swiping away the sound,

I asked "Who dis?" And they said "I'm your GM now."

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I was dressed to the nines, from my head to my foot,

And my mind was in a place that made everything else moot;

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My mind is befuddled and I asked "Am I next?"

And I heard him say "I hope you are not too perplexed".

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My eyes—how they twinkled! My table, how merry!

My friends and my family sang "what a draft day Hail Mary"!

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After hanging up the phone and straightening my bow,

I reminisce on the hard work that my seeds did sow;

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The extra lap I begrudgingly took to practice's end,

Is what pushed my body over the professional's bend;

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As the draft day chime rings across the hall

My heart is pounding so much I just might fall.

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As Commissioner Bex makes her appearance again,

I can only feel my grin growing from two to ten;

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A shimmer of the seal and a twist of the wrist

The letter popped open and my joy couldn't be missed;

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Bex looked up and turned towards the crowd,

Filling her lungs; she spoke so profound,

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She reflected on the achievements of many before

And talked highly of what she hopes to see galore;

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She finished her speech, and glanced at the card,

Hands on the podium as she let down her guard.

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And finally I heard her exclaim, "Without further ado—

the next pick in the DSFL draft is without a doubt....

"You.”

[ReverendOReily]

This is easily one of the coolest medias I've ever seen in a sim league. Goooooooooood shit right there, thanks for sharing <3

[sapp2013]

This is easily one of the coolest medias I've ever seen in a sim league. Goooooooooood shit right there, thanks for sharing <3

Appreciate the kind words good sir. Just trying to bring a smile to people's faces.

[Pat]

I'm going to echo Rev's comment. This is fantastic!! I hope you write more stuff like this in the future.

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