victory

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y

Edward Jones Dome Arena
Ten thousand people
The odd shaped leather football is placed on the two yard line
The lights of the clock flash to ten seconds
I glance at the scoreboard
My team down by six
The fans go crazy
A wave washes over the stands
The smell of hotdogs and popcorn fills the air
I set down my ice cold Dr. Pepper
The ball is snapped and the enormous players collide
The quarterback breaks from the pocket, smooth as a gazelle
The crowd goes silent as he throws the ball
The receiver dives
Touchdown…VICTORY!