Emily W.

Second Home

This is like a home to me,
The cold air that makes me warm inside
The retched smell that has become normal to me,
In fact, I like it, a lot.
This is where I grew up,
My friends were made,
And memories began.
Acquiring patience
For that slow boring zamboni to get off
And not getting frustrated
When the home bench door sticks
Causing my jersey to get caught
And rip bigger and bigger.
This is a big part of my life,
Where lessons were learned
Where sweat, pain and tears were shed.
More than could ever be imagined.
I will remember this place forever
Because this hockey rink is my home.





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