Arrogance of a Sporting God

Arrogance of a Sporting God

Is it arrogance, that makes him so good,
Or being so good, that makes him arrogant.
Shirt off, chest out, displays egotistic swagger,
Pompous superiority, somewhat self-evident.

Can you idolise a man without humility?
Even if he’s pure genius, a sporting God.
With wealth and power verging on obscene,
Boots of Gold upon his feet are shod.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
April 17, 2018 at 6:43 PM
Well said, Kevin.
Wood Avatar
April 17, 2018 at 4:30 PM
I'm going to guess Muhamid Ali.
Shaw Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 1:39 PM
Actually Dean, its about a Footballer who plays for Real Madrid, but it could have been the great boxing champ, regards, Kevin
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