the dark curls crown his headÂ
his eyes shadowed under heavy brows
the compact physique
the strong legs and low centre of gravity give him an advantage in short sprints and extraordinary balance
he salutes the crowd
you study him
collect clippings, stories, curiosities
you do not expect the phone to ring
you are not a collector of action figures, no
but you applaud the talent and qualities that make him someone to be noticed