Glory Daze

The old guy is rugged, determined, fearless
He has fond memories of the game he still worships
He still hears the roars of the crowd
Can even now taste the fresh turf on his lips

He visualizes the impressive stadium
Feels the rough pigskin in his hands
Hears the wind howl against his helmet
Ohh...the hopes…the dreams…the plans

Ungrudgingly, he follows the young rookies 
Able to relive his very first season
Recounting his first play…first score…first victory
There is nothing more left to reason

Throughout life, he perseveres
Thinking about the fame…the glory
The wins…the opulent lifestyle
His story

He most dotingly looks back
Proudly certain his watch he would not rewind
He earnestly recalls the true game
The same game that left him blind
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
October 24, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Congratulations on your win in Paula's contest Natalie. Love, Carol
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October 21, 2011 at 6:38 PM
Congratulations on your success with this excellent work...Margaret
Sherman Avatar
October 21, 2011 at 5:59 PM
Very Nice!! Congrats!
Sweetheart Avatar
October 21, 2011 at 1:39 PM
Congrats Natalie on first place win with an excellent emotional expression for this contest my friend... awesome poetry luv..
Quigley Avatar
October 21, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Excellent write Natalie. A very powerful piece. Congratulations on your win.
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September 24, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Congrats Rogue Rhymer on the featured poem, "Glory Daze". Vince
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September 21, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Congrats Natalie on featured poem this week on PS.. wonderful write to share luv..
Brown Avatar
September 21, 2011 at 8:02 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Natalie. Love, Carol
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July 20, 2011 at 7:01 PM
great write depicting the emotions well. Nicely done Natalie and welcome to the soup. I believe you will enjoy it here. Thank you for your comment also. I appreciate it.
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