STAN,THE MAN

Inside the perimeter

of the locker room
Stan, the man

with his quicker moves

of the basketball court

amazed at his moves

and all his shots

like Michael Jordan

secure in his spots
with his business fans
in the stands

grins with laughter

after his skin in the game
moves us and he reacts
as any character actor
with the camera on
in a colorful video
at this gambling den
in Reno, Nevada
always making bets
by the hallway's nets
not taking the losing blame
as any good killer star
and smooth operator would,

then we play checkers
though quieter
I'm taking it all in
as a poet on the chin

to see you win again.