Have you ever been inspired by a beautiful piece of literature? Yusef Komunyakaa’s “Slam, Dunk, & Hook” changed people’s perspectives on the game of basketball forever. The work of literature was about all of the arts and finesse that occur in the game of basketball. Yusef Komunyakaa used several diverse poetic elements to express his love for the game of basketball in “Slam, Dunk, & Hook.” Komunyakaa gives off a joyful attitude through the feeling that you are out on that court with those basketball players when they make a shot. The poem “Slam, Dunk, & Hook,” has inspired me to take action in my town to raise awareness on the fact that we need more funding for sports. First of all, these are some benefits that come along with participating in a school sport or simply playing sports in your free time. Students who are active in sports, are more likely to have a positive body image and a satisfactory self-esteem. Another benefit is that physical activities are a marvelous way to relieve stress and reduce depression. “When Sonny Boy’s mama died he played nonstop all day, so hard our backboard splintered.” (Komunyakaa Line #24-26) That example from the poem “Slam, Dunk, & Hook” proved that when things don’t go your way in life, sports can be a great alternative. Truly, those were several benefits that …show more content…
Some people who are dedicated to sports, might even say that sports have pushed them beyond their limits. “Glistening with sweat, We rolled the ball off our fingertips.” (Komunyakaa Line #27-29) Now some people could possibly say that it is not good to be pushed to your limit, on the contrary it’s a necessity to know your personal limits. Once you have obtained knowledge on your limits, then you will know when you have progressed beyond those limits. Clearly, sports are the types of activities that will push us to our own intrapersonal