It goes from Fern Rock
to Pattison Avenue
The Broad Street Subway
That's where Philadelphians
travel southward to the games.
Categories:
philadelphians, sports, travel,
Form: Tanka
This is 'His' letter,
to the Philadelphians,
and the angel there:
"The words of the one,
who is both holy and true.
I know all your works.
I hold David's key
and I have opened a door
which no one can shut
Your might may be small,
yet you haven't denied me.
You have kept my word.
I will bend their knees,
those who lie about their faith,
the church of Satan.
The wicked will learn
that it is you who I love
while down at your feet.
Patient endurance
this is my word you have kept
so you will be spared
You won't stand trial
unlike those who dwell on earth
when I come again.
I am coming soon.
Hold fast to the crown you have,
so no one may seize
The one who conquers,
will become like a pillar
within God's temple.
I will write three names
The name of God. My own name.
New Jerusalem.
He who has an ear
let him hear the Spirit speak
unto the churches.
Categories:
philadelphians, christian, god, jesus, religion,
Form: Haiku
When Philadelphians wanted to see a basketball game,
the “Warriors” was their first team’s name.
They had several players achieving great fame.
Familiar names included Joe Fulks and Paul Arizin.
They were joined by Tom Gola and Wilt Chamberlain.
However, it was in the year of 1962
when the NBA franchise packed up and bid adieu.
The only professional team Philadelphia would know,
moved their operations to San Francisco.
Therefore, Philadelphia was without a team for a year.
However, the Syracuse Nationals relocated here.
In the City of Brotherly Love, they took a new name.
The “Seventy-Sixers” were now playing the game.
They traded to bring Wilt Chamberlain back.
The offense sported a formidable attack.
Among the big names that were playing here,
were Chet Walker, Luke Jackson, and Hal Greer.
The city’s basketball fans were in seventh heaven
when their team became world champions in 1967.
Categories:
philadelphians, history, sports, basketball,
Form: Rhyme