and They Call it MurderballA Poem by Jay SteitlerA trip down a wheelchair rugby scrimmage, through my eyes this afternoon.
I arrive at the court, with players alight with high dreams.
Who will be the hero; who will eat the hardwood? Begin scrimmage! Orbiting friend and foe Meteoric sphere called out, coming down from the heavens. Catching, part glove, part jaw, CONCUSSION, as the ball meets capture. Rocketing downrange, player seeks Key. Offensive tackle has my back, bashing the great opposers. Crashing! Defense down, and...SCORE!!! The whistle blows. One knows he's only as good as his last goal. Moving on. Begin again.
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StatsAuthorJay SteitlerPenfield, NYAboutA bit of a renaissance man, frequent white-lighter, and poet-scholar of life. Love art and photo. Play a little mandolin, and sing. I study karate, and play wheelchair rugby(Murderball). I've read Haw.. more..Writing
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