Nothing To Show

Cheers ring the field The ball sailed through smoothly The game is won The coach looks over her, towards the team Afterward, the teacher walks the aisle Handing out papers to students waiting The student holds hers, disappointment showing The teacher says, “I expected more.” Later, cheers ring the field again, but from the other fans The ball sailed through smoothly, But sent from the other team Her coach says, “I expected more.” Later, the teacher walks the aisle Handing out papers to students waiting She holds her, excitement showing The teacher walks on More, more, more From a pot already dry To many cracks taking, none giving Everything gone, yet nothing to show