The Fan

As I stand outside the arena

My anticipation grows as the clock ticks

So does my excitement

Of what’s to come

I stand among a sea of red

I look down upon my jersey

I can hear the horn

And the chanting begins

I can no longer hold back

I too begin to chant

But off in the distance I see

I see my furry friend

And it happens

The doors to my very existence

They open without hesitation

I crowd through

Passing all means of blue

And the gates open

As if to say

Come take in the joy

After being jostled around

Like a hapless soul

I take my seat before the gladiators of today

Take the ice

The coldness of the arena hits my face

But I do not care

Because this night of nights

I will witness

The fire that is my team

Become unstoppable