TIME WAS
Gary
is out
of step
time was
he used
to dance
around
defenders
but not these
defenders
gatekeepers
of the realm
nothing
gets past them
he shall not
pass or dribble
through them
the refs have given them
absolute right
to hack him down.
ONE ONE
Gary has scored!
Gary has equalized against
this team from the thirties
he spun, hit his shot and
it went in on
the rebound after
taking a deflection
but now they say
he should stick to
punditry, stick
to scoffing crisps
and they want the goal
disallowed, they demand
a recount
insist there must
be a referendum
on the decision from VAR
so Gary’s goal will be disallowed
and what sinks must carry on sinking
there are wave machines
to sort this out
and full fan hatred
shouting singing.
poems 2 die for