A Game With a Team With No 'Nick' Name
Wearing the silver and blue
Lone stars with loyal honesty that is true
Inviting those dressed in burgundy and yellow
With the mission ‘keep the politicians mellow’
For a Thanksgiving meal
Where the division standings are the big deal
Due to a tie
Eagles at day's end will say goodbye
To first place
Until Monday when brotherly love builds its case
Against the hawks
Underdogs right now by those who use chalk
But after the holiday dinner
Who will be watching this match for a winner?
Just a close game
With the feds having no name
But there is another reason
Why this gridiron duel is pleasing
A nice electric shot
Of the cover model advertising spot
Famed crowd friendly supportive group
Cheering in an attractive uniform suit
Having a certain look
Luring using their physical image like a fishing hook
Guys no longer asking, ‘can she cook?’
These stimulating flashing lights
From the squad protecting their knights
May stop festive fights
Or wake up someone who momentary may not be all right
Since the beast who is calm
After diffusing his egotistical bomb
Still has a mind
And the time
To be thankful and kind
All due to the high kicking line
Or numerous glasses of wine
Win or lose
It is hard to refuse
A football team playing the boys
While helping kids write to the North Pole for new toys
Copyright © Marc O'Brien | Year Posted 2020
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment