Futbol

by Michael Dylan Welch and Joshua Beach

First published in Prune Juice #26, November 2018, page 84. Originally written 11 July 2010 at what was then called Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. +

Seattle Sounders 1

Dallas FC 1

evening shadows—

my pregame stretch

to pass a beer Michael

a fan halves a meatball

after the first goal Josh

red card—

garlic fries

spilled in my lap Michael

Elliott Bay breeze—

I crane my neck to find out

who’s eating chowder Josh

cotton candy

stuck to my flip seat Michael

a player crab-walks

to keep possession—

wafting vinegar Josh