The Game.

Dedicated to Hannah

Feet pounding
the roar is in her ears
eyes focused
break away from the pack

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gain an advantage
twist and turn
she's in front

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possessed on the inside
determination is fierce
doesn't let anyone get in her way

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the sidelines scream
feet deftly moving
sweat dripping
mud flies

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time stops
it's all slow motion
a dull pounding in her ears

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all is hushed
all are watching

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the enemy fails to recover
as she slams her foot into the ball
power pulsing
it cuts through the air

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the goalie never had a chance
fans erupting
the scoreboard explains the excitement

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shaking with fatigue
a grin on her face
she raises her fist

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heads held low
the enemy walks away in defeat
victory is sweet