Recently in soccer Category

it's a cliche
to talk about people with the
ability
to slow things down even if they're happening fast

especially as regards sports

to play
it's one of those experiences that
even if rare
['cause i suck]
gets its hooks into you
and makes you want more

it's something about the ability
even if temporary
to make something fleeting and amazing happen
but to understand
recognize
control
and savor each detail of it

i had one of those in a game last night
triggered a counterattack
receive dribble
suck up the pressure
turn and lay it off
get it back
blow by a flat-footed defender
pull it back
one pass later it's in the net

it all slowed down
and i saw all of it

i'm off to south africa for two weeks on friday
and am hoping for a similar sort of calm
even as i seek out every bit of excitement i can find

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