Running off the court,
She grabs a seat on the bench.
Upon taking a drink of water,
She BREATHES.
In and out.
Listening to the game plan,
She wipes sweat from her brow.
Upon hearing the buzzer,
She BREATHES.
In and out.
Putting her hand into the circle,
She feels revitalized once again.
Upon breaking with her team,
She BREATHES.
In and out.
Jogging to the base line,
She looks at the clock.
Upon receiving the ball,
She BREATHES.
In and out.
Ball in.
And so begins the fight for the crucial fourth quarter. She can rest after the clock strikes 0:00. But for now she must fight, finish well, and finish strong, for never again can she make a difference in this game and as it will go down in the books.
Photo Credit: Jessica Fairchild [jessicafairchild.com]
