We ran down the grassy slopes trying to outdo each other.
Our hair flailing in the wind behind us
making almostcapes or pretendingtobescarves.
We raced over the hill to the flat space below.
Our eyes smiling in the excitement within us
making almosttears or pretendingtobelaughs.
We fought for the ball to show off to the others.
Our hearts beating in rhythm to our feet
making almostmetronomes or pretendingtobedrums.
We yelled at our opponents and peers words of confidence in defeating them.
Our lungs bursting with the exhilaration of our game
making almostballoons or pretendingtobegeysers.
We passed the ball to our friends ignoring our fighting from before.
Our faces radiant with all the dopamine and expelled energy
making almostsunshines or pretendingtobelightbulbs.
We kicked at each other's ankles, determined to steal the ball.
Our shins sore with all of the brusies of tomorrow
making almostpurples or pretendingtobeblues.
I guess that's why they invented shin guards.
