Ahhhh, the scent of stale testosterone br coupled with the smell of fresh sweat. br The locker room fails to separate the odors br of pretenders, contenders and champions. br The battle of sport supersedes war, br allowing losers the opportunity to try again. br Between heartbreak loss and expected victory, br the perceived experience and attitude br has different affects on one's nostrils. br I have inhaled both the stench of losing br and the fragrance of winning - br In either case, hit the showers afterward. br br br br Learn more about me and my poetry at: br www.squidoo.