Most recognize the baller
Most recognize the glare
His talent and his work ethic
You knew he showed he cared
With the cold stare of the Mamba
With the will to get it done
He never quit when on the court
He fought until he won
This Laker played for twenty years
He made L.A. so proud
Opposing teams hated guarding him
Their frustration often loud
We all know about the Mamba
We marvel at his stats
His legacy, though, is so much more
In Life, he wore more hats
Husband, father, and a son
He loved his family
He made himself available
To his community
He coached his daughter on the court
Together they did die
So now in heaven they both play
While we all wonder “Why?”
A family they leave behind
Vanessa and three girls
Who now must love each other more
With love from all the world
The Mamba was a champion
To me he was the best
Amazing was his fadeaway
I hope in peace he rests.
In memorial to Kobe Bryant by Robert Cohen
