To Competitiveness
Competitiveness you went down to Testosterone Village last night
And got loaded. What was I supposed to do with you today,
This morning, when you tried to get me into a fight
With my own dog, for god’s sake, over getting
To the newspaper first? Sometimes you aren’t useful—
However at others I relax into your arms, sure that you’ll take care of me
As long as I’m inventive enough. To make my moves
And to keep those moves a secret until I’ve won!
To be the champion of battles! To win all day
And not lose one! To take home the gasping prize to the lair in the conceited mountains!
To be the best bear! The loudest lion! The most oak-clacked owl!
It’s probably foolish to tell you this, but be careful.
You’re standing in a road full of other examples of you
And are as likely to get knocked down as to come home whole.
This Recording 
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