The Lebron (A parody of The Raven)

Once upon a morning dreary, while at breakfast I was sleepy
Upon many channels I switched just like before.
Suddenly something was showing, and I heard a familiar crowd's roar
The 6th game of the Finals was playing and someone wanted to settle the score.
'Twas Lebron James, the king whore

Ah, I distinctly remember in the bleak month of July
"The Decision" was a big white lie.
It was all Hollywood the coverage seemed to imply
Most sane basketball fans only breathed a sigh
But somewhere in Cleveland, "Traitor!" was the cry

Several fans were shaken, when the deal was swiftly taken,
What else might be in store?
Bosh, Wade had bought it, The Heat franchise was willing to try it.
For most, no one can deny it, that they wanted their place in championship lore.
Can the "Heatles" win one when they played on the floor?
"Yes!"  the new "fans" did roar.

Will the team become a winner?  Making fans buy them dinner.
It was doubtfult since ego brought them infamy
Haters heckled them instantly when they failed to deliever
It seemed that in team basketball they were beginners
But they did this to get something to wear in their ring fingers.

Soon the hype was outdated, some were no longer elated.
As they struggled in the regular season to beat the top-caliber teams
The Celtics, the Bulls and the Mavs,  It seemed like a pipe dream
So how in the name of heaven will this team get off the floor?
The Commissioner hasn't slammed the door

The playoffs came with a mighty roar
Although Heat sweeping the Sixers was a mighty bore.
They didn't remind the fans of any team in the days of NBA yore.
Even if 4-1 was indeed the score,
Watching Lebron, strut around, was such a chore.

The Celtics series caused confusion
Muddled by the officials' delusion, some fans became disillusioned
That maybe it indeed was rigged.
The series ended 4-1 and Rondo in a sling
The team didn't foresee the questions that it will bring.

The Bulls was an upset
Causing a lot to lose their bet
What in heaven's name caused the Bulls to lose on the floor, 1-4?
And so questions became piling more and more.
Still Lebron made cash galore

The Mavs was the end of the story
By now some were already weary.
Repeat or revenge did not convince some at all
While some said it was revenge for Dallas
Those who said repeat thought the opponent was hapless.

And so Game 1 was a victory for Miami,
But Game 2 was a loss for them and it seemed funny.
For there were many talks about it being another 4-1 series
Deja vu it seemed
Doesn't matter, in 6 games, Miami got creamed.

And so the man tweeted:
"The Greater Man upstairs know when it's my time. Right now isn't the time."
It was a joke it seemed.  A joke you said?
What's the difference between a Lebron and a dollar?
and then the joke went on; a dollar has four quarters.

So after months of hype and rumors,, Growing like malignant tumors.
Lebron James failed yet again to secure a place in championship lore
"Why?" his loyal "fans" may ask.  Why?
Because the King without a ring was a whore.
Quoth the Basketball Gods, "Nevermore!".

Don't take it personal, Lebron
Heckling isn't a punishable crime
Sorry, but you still have a long way to climb.
If you're lucky, you might win one ring in this lifetime
But until that, enjoy your summer time

first published: June 14, 2011 at 11:10am