Coffee Break Collection 027 - Sports

Writers have always tried to capture what happens on the field, in the ring, on the track. This collection gathers poems, fiction and essays that wrestle with competition, triumph and the peculiar magic of play. Some pieces celebrate the ecstasy of winning; others linger on the strange grief of losing, or the friendships formed in pursuit of a ball, a goal, a finish line. Whether it's the grace of a perfectly thrown pass or the absurdity of a poorly refereed match, these writers find language for what sports do to the body and soul. The pieces are short enough to enjoy during a real coffee break, but lingering enough to stay with you. For anyone who has ever played, watched, or simply cared about the outcome of a game.