squeaky sneaker pitter patter

can i tell you just how much 

i love the sound of squeaky sneakers 

and bouncing basketballs?

i do.

it gets me everrrrry time.

it brings me back to high school.

to those moments,

when i would open the door to the school, 

and while wiping the sand, snow and dirt off my boots,

my heart would start to pitter, patter in rhythm 

to the sound of bouncing basketballs 

and squeaky sneakers coming from the gym.

for the love the game, yes.

but also because,

20 years ago this january,

while seniors in high school, 

the heart of this 5'2'' captain of the girls varsity team

began to pitter patter for the 6'2'' captain of the boys varsity team.

and now, 20 years later

it's still the same.

it just looks a wee different...

parents instead of players.
bleachers instead of box outs.
fans instead of free throws.

coaches instead of captains.

but lovers and lovers of the game all the same!