the smedley log - suburban scrawl

soccer

kicking down the field,
the wind blowing through your hair;
once you’re close, you shoot.

a moving target
the stolen ball travels back
from where you just came

reading a haiku
is a whole lot easier
than writing one is.

Average age: 4
Entire Field is a team
Every goal is cheered

ode to my favorite soccer player, who’s getting married this weekend – he’s a bit older now