Firehead: Poetry For Athletes

Firehead: When burnout and trauma lead to suffering, these are the poems for student athletes

For those who
compete with their bodies
Hoping to be somebody
With access to anybody
That can mirror their
perception of success
Let this remind you of your
existing light and worthiness


Recognizing that you have so much more going on in that head of yours

That girl is on fire
That boy is a beast


The audiences opinion doesn’t matter
In this book
It’s just meant for you to be seen
To burn out the fires
Clear out the smoke
And get some peace