Adrenaline

You can't do it, they sneered You can't make it over that mountain All of them, swaying, waiting. But I knew I could. Eyes following me, expecting failure from the start Their hard stares pricked all over Until now I was numb Nothing hurt or distracted me. Because I knew I could. Set on my goal, I thought of nothing else Don't let it get to you, coach whispered They don't know what you're capable of They don't know you. But I know I can. Blinding cheers muted, shattering screams shut out Piercing stares like ice melted and blank stares avoided Colorful posters waving in distracting desperation ignored Only our fans knew our real secret. Because I know I can. Fingers spreading wide enough to grab the sun My arm powering through my swing Impact so hard the bleachers tremble Seizing the moment everyone has anxiously awaited. I can. Nothing moving but blood and adrenaline pumping through my veins Number 12 races the ball to the floor Her terrified eyes catch mine as she and the ball meet The action surges again and victory cheers erupt. I did.