Hear a different poet at 7:49 a.m. Monday - Thursday throughout the month of April, which is National Poetry Month. Today's poet is Manuel reading, "Soccer." National Poetry Month was originally organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States.
For several years KALW has partnered with America Scores and the San Francisco United School District to bring you original poems written by young students and read on the air in their own voice.
Soccer, by Manuel
My love is like a soccer game
The field is my life
I am a player in the field
The ball is my heart and the goal is in me
My teammates are my bros
And together we share the dreams
I’ll keep hitting the keeper’s net
Until I meet my goals