On August 23, 1978, Philadelphia, PA

 A legend was born by the name Kobe Bean Bryant.

And on January 26,2020, Calabasas, Ca Kobe Bean Bryant 

Perished from the earth on a helicopter ride to a game

At 13 Kobe Bryant knew he wanted

to love basketball. Every night,day,and afternoon,

 The star began to bloom becoming stronger 

and stronger and soon Kobe and basketball were

 together they were inseparable it seemed as if 

they couldn't live without each other he

 watched Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. 

Kobe ran up and down the court everyday 

Until he hurt . 

On April 12,2013 Kobe Bryant scored 34 points 

Going up then coming down (pop) Kobe’s down

On the ground an achilles injury, but he loved 

Basketball so much he still shot his free-throws

And boom scoreeeeee Kobe goes back and tells

His kids “ Daddy’s going to be alright”

During 1999-2000 season Kobe’s wrist broken

Missed 15 games of Phil’s Jackson’s team

The heart the sweat the pain the grumble

Everything that went wrong Kobe played through

He gave basketball his heart and hustle. 

KOBE,KOBE,KOBE the change in the world 

Kobe had more than just basketball in his life 

Kobe was an advocate for CHANGE AND EQUALITY

During Kobe’s career he used 

Social media to spread his love and word

After he retired he became a vocal advocate 

Standing in the open doors rather than closed

Kobe was an advocate for the WNBA 

He wanted it to be just as equal as the NBA

Bryant wanted his daughter to play in something

she loved.