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Competitive Balance
2007-09-30 16:59
by Ember Nickel

A league anoints its champions. Within
Tumultuous divisions, they ascend
To the top, or close enough, win by win
Or by losses from rivals. A new friend

In spite of any previous offense
Is chosen by ironic scheduling.
With such balance, the talent pool is dense
And it takes help from others. Though a king

Is hard to find, kingmakers run amok.
Each game erodes numeric magic, but
Makes ephemeral brilliance. With luck
Or skill behind the scenes, the deepest rut

Becomes a hill to climb, and from the peak,
See those that brought you to where you all seek.

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