Anonymous
Karyn Indursky
Sneakers hammer graffiti cement
in heart pounding adrenaline
surging through Nike veins
pumping more and more intensely
against Reebok athletes nipping
at swishing logo heals
to no avail at first,
but rapidly posing challenges
towards Adidas champion seekers
daring to take vicious attempts
for stealing spandex marathon glory,
but "Not today," screams
from Nike while their runner
leaves first-place famished competitors
feeling used and teased in
their viewing torment of Nike
destroying the plastic banner
with their claim of
...victory!