Steel Toed Bowling Shoes

 
He swept the floor
blithely unaware
of the downed pens
that came before him
set himself up
for you to take your shot
unaware
that you
had a firm grip on his balls
and enjoy playing a long game
where the score is tallied
in the unexpected strike
from the gutter

Ignoring the foul line
you spare nothing
for those waiting
for him to toe the line
casually release
your wrecking ball
take a step back
silently revel
in the carnage
as another X
flashes and fades
from the screen