Marc O'Brien Poet Rhyme

A Long Islander's Goal

Red light  

Shining bright  

Such the sight  

Twirling bright  

After a toothless fight  

Sticks and pucks  

What's a Canuck?  

Many asked  

Listening to the Islander perform winning tasks 

Potvin was the man  

In demand  

Waiting for John Sterling’s winning command  

“Islander Goal, Islander Goal”  

Coming from the ice that was cold  

Trophy lifted, five times in a row  

While Rangers bowl  

Throwing strikes  

John Sterling manned WMCA’s mike  

Replacing Simone  

Who was hanging up his phone  

Wanting to hear  

Nassau Veteran’s cheer  

Near  

Hofstra where the Jets train  

And never complained  

Since Broadway Joe  

Headed to a Hollywood show  

Knees were saying, “time to go” 

Sadly, Stanley Cup was too violent for regular routine TV  

And that is why we appreciate John Sterling’s decree  

When Trottier did his thing  

And Chico was the goalie King  

Who was there?  

John Sterling’s enthusiastic flair  

Bringing victories home  

For those alone  

Enjoying the Cinco mayo championship run  

Entertaining and fun

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