Football
Such an unimportant game in the grand scheme of things
Lives aren’t saved or lost by its junctures
Hope or despair not decided upon its turf
Fluff, escapism, competition, distraction
The sport lends itself to these for me
Something to look forward to, smile about, cheer
The real game I see played out in front of me
Brings brave souls daily making strides
Adjusting, accepting, grieving, seeking
The survivor world full of recovery
Two steps forward, one step back
The ultimate dance of life past trauma
My team may falter…
But a win
Hovers
Yet in sight