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I hit the gym tonight
Over at 24 Hour Fitness
As I went to grab a locker
Odd behavior I did witness

Among the wall of lockers
End caps were out of space
If I grabbed one in the middle
Would I remember the place?

I immediately scanned for locker numbers
Placed at the top of every door
The two first numbers that came to mind?
Were 8 and 24

Not a birth month
And not a birth year
Jerseys #'s of a hometown athlete
That had that extra gear

That for 20 fleeting and glorious years
Of maniacal work and perspiration
Provided millions of worldwide fans
Countless memories and inspiration

Love him or hate him
Or anywhere in between
There's no denying the impact
Of the one and only Kobe Bean

Like my Dad loved Mickey's #7
And some cherished 32 or 23
How can you explain these random numbers
That are now ingrained in me?

You might not be a superhero
And you might not be a god
But whenever I see numbers 8 or 24
I will tip my hat and nod

You have my deepest respect Kobe
For your drive and...

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