The Autograph

Its intricate, loopy design clearly well-practiced
The flaking ink set
Into the eroded, rough paper.
Its curved scribble
made by god-like hands.

It’s priceless,
Irreplaceable,
Undeniably beautiful.
Its precious purpose can never be taken away.

This is the work of Pele,
The Brazilian football giant,
The man that will not be forgotten.
The eternal one.
The greatest footballer to ever walk the Earth.