5 Yards Short the Touch Down Pass

Just 5 yards short on that last touch down pass

And all I am left feeling

Is a tired old body lurching and creaking

Stalling for time on the rumor mill leaking

The fans have even begun speaking

That this maybe should be my final season

Unfortunately my performances being the reason

BUT

Who is willing to tell
Cinderella at her Prom
You are no longer the fairest of them all

Refer to the monitor on the wall
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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