The words of this poem were inspired by post-NBA game commentaries, actual Twitter and Instagram feeds and various individual comments posted online.\u00a0 The title, \u201cI see RU\u201d is a play on the words \u201cI see you\u201d.\u00a0 Speaking of Oklahoma City Thunder’s RUssell Westbrook, one of the most talented and exciting NBA players to run the court.<\/p>\n
I see RU…<\/p>\n
Another signing, another show.\u00a0 What does any of this have to do with basketball?<\/p>\n
They say: “Notice how ticked off he looked?” “He hardly talked at all, and I didn’t see him smile the entire time.”<\/p>\n
I see RU… knowing that anything he says or does will be scrutinized, dissected, or misinterpreted beyond measure.\u00a0 Photographed, Photoshopped, even fam photo failures.<\/p>\n
Questions, comments, mindless banter with no purpose at all; only human, just like you, with a gift to play ball.<\/p>\n
Still looking for smiles from the RU?
\nWhy so demanding?
\nDoes the RU owe you?
\nHave you seen his pics?
\nHow about his interviews?
\nHead low, words few.
\nRarely flashing his pearly whites,
\nunless caught in that rare unguarded moment in the company of a loving family member or friend.
\nEver consider that maybe he’s shy?
\nOr maybe a little insecure about his smile? Or even teased about it as a child?
\nNot everyone who has a nice smile believes that they do.<\/p>\n
Yeah, I see you RU.<\/p>\n
They say: “To me he has a VERY arrogant attitude.”<\/p>\n
Why?
\nWhat the hell did he do?
\nAre you in his head? Or wearing his shoes?
\nIs he under some obligation to be extra nice to you?
\nMaybe he can’t be that social butterfly you want him to be; can’t say all the right words to tickle your fancy, like the spider who webs it oh so perfectly.\u00a0 Just RU, a spotlight target for all the world to see.<\/p>\n
I see RU…someone who doesn’t fit the standard 6′ 7″ bill.
\nI see RU…the black sheep, in the spider’s shadow.
\nI see RU…the lightning in the thunder.<\/p>\n
Haters say: “selfish, ball hog, queer, fag, gaaaaay…worst dressed, trash bag clown clothes, floppy foot goon, ugly Steve Urkel Ninja Turtle duck”<\/p>\n
Lovers say: “the best…swagg…hott, sexxxy, beautiful, fly, perfect babe…I LOVE you!”<\/p>\n
You love RU?
\nReally?
\nYou do?
\nHow do you love someone that doesn’t know you?
\nIs it his brooding eyes?
\nHis fully defined lips?
\nChiseled high cheek bones and pitted dimples?
\nWerther’s caramelt skin?
\nHis flawless physique, with no tats in sight?
\nCelebrity-status fame, 8-figure contract and no wife?
\nYeah, you love RU, I’m sure that you do.
\nWhen I first saw him play, I fell in love with RU too.
\nKudos to Spider-Man, the comic book hero, endowed with supernatural strength, agility, and keen spider-sense, but this black sheep stands out from the flock,
\nSo fierce and determined, despite what they say, he plays his own game and hopes he does okay.
\nAlways sacrificing his body, the chance he takes to make the big play\u2026but wait!
\n“Don’t you dare shoot that ball!
\nThat’s not why you get paid!”<\/p>\n
I see you RU.<\/p>\n
I’m a fan of the game, not just the big names;
\nLike watching two loves come together unashamed.
\nWould you pay 5K for platinum seats at the Garden?
\nJust to catch a glimpse?
\nHeart bangin’, eyes sayin’
\n“I see you RU, but will you ever see me?\u201d
\nKnowing full well a love between us on this earth, it can never be.
\nThis true love holds out for that soul mate in eternity,
\nwhere you can be just RU and I can be just me.<\/p>\n
What is it about RU that makes him so irresistible and you so eager to pursue?
\nDang, smh, wish I knew.
\nIs it because he gives back to the community?
\nBut most athletes do.
\nIs it the chart-climbing stats and record breaking debuts?
\nIs it his bold fashion flava? So wild and true.
\nTrue to his character, “the world according to RU”.
\nMaybe it’s his love for his family, the game and the sik shoes?
\nTrendsetting tag lines, and football guru?
\nThese are all so good but there’s so much more to this RU.
\nIncluding the simplicity of his choices\u2026his house, his car, and his girl.
\nHis girl, ah yes, it’s heartbreaking, I know.
\nWhy couldn’t it be you? You love him with your whole heart and soul.
\nBut to choose you, RU wouldn’t be RU if you didn’t know him 6 years ago.<\/p>\n
Hmmm…Steady looking through that window though;
\nwondering\u2026waiting.
\nOnly time will tell where that will go.<\/p>\n
I see RU…blessed from heaven above.
\nI see RU…making his way through the course.
\nI see RU…both hated and loved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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