A September Alouette

September is here
With skies bright and clear.
Summer birds will be southbound.
Cooler breezes near.
School football we cheer.
The young quarterback is downed.

Parents go berserk,
Call player a jerk
For manhandling their loved son.
The ref's not a shirk,
Is good at his work,
Says no infraction was done.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 4:06 PM
oh how funny. I would never have guessed this was from a woman, much less from you! So do you still follow sports. I never pegged you for a football gal! I really liked the first verse. The second verse seemed to have a different tone for me. Anyway, nicely rhymed and good flow. Congrats.
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 2:18 PM
Love it Joyce. Congratulations.
Allison Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 1:41 PM
loved the humour here Joyce many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 7:34 AM
Congratulations on your win Joyce!
A. Sharma Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 6:35 AM
Brilliant take Joyce! Loved the second one the most! Congrats on wonderful win!
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