Competition
Stop and stare.
She is aware
Of eyes upon her.
Oh, God,
She's
Not
Ready
For the crush.
She feels the rush
How her
Heart pounds
Like
A
Drum.
All around
A hollow sound
Echoes and
The cold
Closes
Around
Her.
Beat is steady.
Is your band ready?
Drum major
Salutes and -
Band
'Ten
Hut!
Park – the cry
Is magnified
A hundredfold
By the
Metal
Stadium
Seating -
A silver shield.
Take the field!
Mark
Time
Mark.
