You play every moment of every game

You think everything will stay the same

You never think it'll be you

The one who would hear, "Oh look at you"

 

You come out hard like any other day

Rallying your team with words to get them to play 

A game that feels like any other 

Changes your life forever

 

The moment no, you won't forget

You will only have sadness and regret

Maybe you shouldn't have played 

But that couldn't have kept you away

 

But living in the past 

Won't make the time go fast

Many months go 

But your work won't let that show

 

Of course it's hard to get back 

But every setback calls for a comeback

The PT will be long and hard

Hours on top of hours

 

Waking at the break of dawn 

So early that you can see the dew on the lawn 

5:45 is when everything starts 

Cause you need to get a head start 

 

PT, school, soccer, homework, and more PT

Before you know it, it's time to leave

Rehab is a long process

But if you're diligent, it can lead to success

 

Everyone gives you sympathy 

But all you want is to get back playing

Over time, though, you start to see things different 

You suddenly become more observant 

 

Although you can't contribute in your normal way,

The coach gives you a reason to stay 

He makes you assistant coach, along with captain

While nothing else seems to flow like a fountain

 

You make every practice because that's who you are

You're there for the team with only "yours, mine, and ours"

You're there to support, to grow, and to learn

Before you know it, it'll be your turn

 

You're the one they write about

The one they said would never turn out

The one who stunned 

All of the "it's too hard to be done"s

 

But once you get back, you'll prove them wrong

You'll wow them, show them an ACL won't take you down

Because when something's your passion

You work for it, no other way to ration

 

When you're back, you'll be stronger than ever

Then you won't dwell on that moment forever

You'll be playing full minutes again

And even in time for regionals and nationals to begin

 

You'll realize that that moment made you stronger

And that maybe, it was for the better

You thought you were the one who lost it all

When in reality, you never lost anything at all