I Am A Paintballer

I am ready and finished
I wonder what the enemy is thinking
I hear paintballs whizzing by my head
I see a battlefield of soldiers, through the fog of my mask
I want to win this battle
I am ready and finished


I pretend I am somewhere else, ninja style
I feel sweat sizzling over the welts on my skin
I touch the shoulder of my partner, giving him the go
I worry that my comrades will throw their hands up
I cry tears of joy, off the field, when the battle is over
I am ready and finished

I understand that I, nor my team, am the best

I say good game to all of the players

I dream of being the best I can be

I try to help my team to best of my ability

I hope the last enemy is dealt with

I am ready and finished