Meatloaf

You're a meat loaf yelled Coach.

He hung his head

at the hurtful name.


Of course the boys

took up the taunt

for years his shame.


He had a dream of singing

and finally sang the song

that brought him fame.


Thinking back

he took that taunt

Meatloaf he became.



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