The Competition Poem by RIC BASTASA

as i wake up
i prepare for another round of
competition
about the day's strategies
the hour's demands
the dictates of the last seconds

i rub my eyes
wake up
carry my body
dragging it like
a heavy metal

i wash my face
check my attache case
taking in
all the papers

i see myself in the
mirror
dressed for the day
an attire
not fit for any embarrassment
polished shoes
oiled hair
well ironed pants
infallible polo shirt

i step out of the door
get inside my car
and now i am ready
to compete against
the previous self
that i had.