Steve Voorhees Poet Rhyme

My Name Is Steve Voorhees and I Am a Cubs Fan

To be a Cubs fan is to be
the audience of a Greek Tragedy
Sweet is the pain as we pay admission 
To bow down in October submission
Leaving bitter taste through the winter
Clinging to the lofty dreams of a winner

Commiserate and complain in the offseason
Some even threaten Southside treason
But like clockwork we rally as April draws near
Swearing as always "This is our year"!!!
Brandishing hoodies, jerseys, and lids
  rushing to Wrigley, dragging the kids

Opening Day...the first pitch "Z" throws
 goes for a strike as the OldStyle flows
"This year we will go all the way"!!!
Is the drunken refrain the bleacher bums say
In late May the Ivy fills in quite nicely 
Yes, I know six bucks for OldStyle is pricey
But when in Rome, drink cheap beer with foam
  Or sip a Bass while tuning in Ron Santo at home

You don't need to drink beer to watch them play
  But on some occasions it buffers the pain
No matter the result... Ill hold my head high
  It makes my day to see the "W" flag fly
As this season will mark year one hundred and one
 Since our last World title was won
Lets forget about goat curses and Bartman blame
get out on the field and play the damn game
I will never give up, I will never give in
  I won't lose hope on a World Series win

 GO CUBBIES!!!!!!

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Donna Golden January 24, 2009 at 1:37 PM This is fantastic! What loyal fan can't relate to this one?! Love the rhyme and clever process here! Donna G.

John Loving Iii January 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM steve; the arizona cardinals are in the super bowl! who would have thought and i'm rutting for kurt warner a man of God. so get those tickets. real glory comes after much pain and pride makes us hope again. so stay faithful your not a lone. but i'm rutting for the cards. st. louis cards. john

Daver Austin January 20, 2009 at 10:47 AM You are a brave, loyal one, Steverino. The poem is perfect, enjoyed all the way. Now let me tell you about the Detroit Lions....wait! .... no use. I moved to Michigan in 1968 and soon gave up on the lions, became a U of M fan. Last season the football team sucked, but like you, regards the cubs, I say GO BLUE!

Steve Voorhees January 20, 2009 at 10:22 AM So you know...I've never "ranted" on anyone else on this site...ever. I always have something positive to say. I won't continue to go back and forth with you. The definition of ignorance is a lack of knowledge, education, or awareness. In this case lack of awareness, I never intended to insult your intelligence. You made some insulting insinuations that struck a nerve with me...we'll leave it there-agree to disagree and not speak anymore. Ok? Oh, thanks for the spellcheck= )

Kelsi Nichols January 19, 2009 at 8:42 PM Haha ! I really enjoyed reading this, your writing enticed me and made me want to go to a game! Felt the passion Keep posting !