PLAYING THE FIELD. by Matt Amott

I usually stay away 

from sports bars,

too many big screens

too many team jerseys

and too many high fives.

But, my day was long

and Mulligan's is

the closest place

to get myself a few drinks.

When I arrive,

there is an attractive women

sitting at the bar.

She seems to be with a group 

but not with anyone in particular

and when we hold 

each other's gaze a little longer 

than usual, I walk

towards her 

preparing

for tonight's game.

Matt Amott is a poet, musician and photographer who wanders around the Pacific Northwest. He is co-founder and co-editor of Six Ft. Swells Poetry Press and has been published in numerous collections as well as two books of his own, THE COAST IS CLEAR (Six Ft. Swells Press) and GET WELL SOON (Epic Rites Press).  He can be reached and purchases made at afterhourspoetry.com.