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Initially I thought "sestina" but that's a fairly complex form, and my mind is a jangle with the excitement of this win. A simpler form, popular in a mid 20th century revival, the villanelle, must suffice tonight. A least its not a sonnet to a loss.
Away to sprawled Houston on a soft vernal night
Facing strong pacing Indiana to settle a score
Scorching all foes, the Rockets burn bright
Strong defenders from the corn lands ready to fight
Are pushed this way and that across the wood floor
Houston's ambition rose higher tonight
Cruel doubts much declaimed of Houston in spite
This contest shows hollow and vain at their core
Scorching all foes, the Rockets burn bright
Black bearded Harden, scornful of slights
With drives and fierce defense showed Indy the door
Houston's ambition rose higher tonight
Merry Howard's wide smile shone in delight
As All Stars sought solace on the bench's wood shore
Scorching all foes, the Rockets burn bright
The team strode forward to imperious heights
Took what they pleased, and could have had more
Scorching all foes, the Rockets burn bright
As Houston's ambition rose highest tonight
What can I say? A glorious victory, almost nothing to complain about, why complain any?