Knuckles clenched
Knees bouncing
Fingers twirling
Step
         By
               Step
Watching his feet travel
With the ball leading the way
Time ticking
To the beat of my heart

Bending the knee
Like a bow and arrow
Pull it              All
                  The
         Way
Back
and Release

Ball is flying
Breath is held
Time is silent

Sudden roar
Smiles and hugs
Finally
The game has been won

His smile brighter than the flashing score
He raises his hand and moves it side to side
I do the same plus make a fist and let my thumb stand tall
His feet start to jump
Sprinting up
Two steps at a time

Closer
             Coming
                               Closer
                               To me

Grinning wide
Extending arms
Ready to congratulate him while holding
His body
In mine

But it never happens
He sprints past                       me
His feet keep traveling
                                     Higher
                                 Up
                         The
                 Cold
         Metal
Stands

Heart slowly falling apart
As his arms fall around
Her



Hugging
Smiling
Laughing

But
Not
With me

Softly kisses
Her
Cheek

As he softly
Breaks
My
Heart