“Clutch”

A home-run
In the bottom of the ninth,
A personal record at the state meet,
A buzzer-beater in Indianapolis,
A Web-gem, tackle-for a loss,
Or dive in front of the puck
A stolen base with two-outs left,
A smiling face for those in distress,
A Hail-Mary
In the game’s closing seconds,
An impromptu speech
Or presentation
To the Board of Directors.
An interception
Returned for a TD.
A prayer said
For someone who is dying
Or a shoulder for someone
Who is crying.
Sparknotes
For when you forgot
To read This Boy’s Life.

To be clutch
Is to come through
When under pressure,
To give everything
When you know you don’t have much
To pay attention to small details,
To love those who need love,
To make big plays
When big plays are needed,
To get the job done.