A Footballer Poem by john tiong chunghoo

In a movie
one is cast
in a role like
a footballer

to kick the ball
to lose or win
as scripted

in real life one
is cast
in a role like
a footballer

to kick the ball
as one wishes
to lose or win

one is fighting
to look like
a real hero

the other is
fighting to be
a real hero

one is fighting
a battle to be
like the other

the other is
fighting a battle
with himself
to be the best
of himself

one is acting real
the other just to
be a real hero

they are fighting
different wars
to show the best
of themselves

like a footballer