Football Poems - Examples of all types of football poetry to share and read. This list of American football poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. There is no doubt that football is America's favorite sport and past time. College and NFL football players are known for their rugged and physical play as well as their poetic athleticism. Football's biggest game, the Super Bowl, is one of the USA's most beloved events. Read
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Soccer Saturday'sI love my Soccer Saturday's.
Today's the day that my team plays.
Sit back, relax, enjoy a beer.
If my team scores, you know I'll cheer.
My feet up, whilst it's cold outside.
If we lose, then I'll be mortified.
So...
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Categories:
anxiety, football, fun, hope,
Form: Rhyme
Up the VillaIn the heart of the city, where legends embark.
Stands the famous old stadium, they call Villa Park.
A club full of honours, with a history so rich.
I'm proud when I see Aston Villa on the pitch.
From...
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Categories:
celebration, devotion, emotions, football,
Form: Rhyme
Are you ready for some FootballAre you ready? I mean, are you REALLY ready for some football?
Are you ready for some yelling, some fun, some cussing, some drinking, partying and tailgating?
Are you ready for some fussing, some trash talking, some...
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Categories:
celebration, city, emotions, football,
Form: Narrative
Back To School
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Treasured moments, spent shopping with Mama,
Buying school clothes, notebooks, pens - ...
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Categories:
autumn, child, childhood, football,
Form: Rhyme
Pandemonium
in the frenzy of sheer enthusiasm,
an earthquake felt all over...
Superbowl win, baby!
...
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Categories:
celebration, football, imagery, joy,
Form: Kimo
My Homie And Me
I grew up living in the countryside
an only child, adopted and on my own
it's something I've never regretted at all
looking back now like a river with one stone
I found I could cope with myself
having a...
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Categories:
football, me, memory,
Form: Rhyme
Outside The Beltway Thoughts On Chiefs vs Ravens September 5, 2024Edgar my dear
Why do you have that spear
Is that your plan?
When in a jam?
Scare the bloody Kansas City yellow and red
When they fight the fowl volture appearing dead
Spirit Haunting
Spirit Daunting...
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Categories:
football, funny, games, grave,
Form: Rhyme
Ballin' AgainAnother season opens its doors, as the
Gridiron giants are ready to now play.
As once again, millions will have their withdrawl
Symptoms subside...seriously, they'll be gone in a day.
So...
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Categories:
football,
Form: Light Verse
Funchal's Star
It was in the eighties, a winter day in Funchal,
the capital of Madeira, when a woman gave birth.
She was an anonymous, struggling woman
sailing the seas of poverty, with three other
children to feed.
At first, she...
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Categories:
football, career, courage, inspirational, poverty,
Form: Narrative
SOCCER it ain't IMO
Categories:
football, sports,
Form: Rhyme
Persona Non Grata
Persona Non Grata
She was persona non grata.
But, very blessed to not know it.
Her loving...
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Categories:
bullying, feelings, football, god,
Form: Rhyme
Hubby and MeowluHubby and Meowlu went out to play,
With a cricket ball on a sunny day.
They kicked it around on the soft green grass,
Meowlu was quick, oh so fast!
Hubby would throw the ball up...
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Categories:
cat, football, husband, joy,
Form: Rhyme
SOCCER EPITAPH alexandrineIf a reactive ,possession style is proclaimed
it is vital to win the final football trophy game
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Categories:
football, philosophy,
Form: Alexandrine
A Note To My Sartorial SelfThis poem is penned to my sartorial self,
about wardrobe clothes on the rail or the shelf,
replica football shirts, too tight, too small,
threadbare cord trousers, I don’t wear at all,
now for recycling with all the rest,
while...
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Categories:
football, 10th grade, clothes, humor,
Form: Rhyme
A SOCCER ELEGYOh dear oh dear
where is the beautiful game?
behind its defensive wall
it seems passing back&forth
is now the be&end-all-
reactive not proactive & no guile
'wing-back' sums-up this woeful style
...
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Categories:
football, sports,
Form: Elegy
Specific Types of Football Poems
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acrostic, cinquain, concrete, free verse, funeral, funny, high school, kids, haiku, limerick, inspirational, life, love, mother, nfl, player, quarterback, rhyme, school, senior, simile, sonnet, spring, sports, super bowl, winter,
and more.
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