DON’T FOLLOW MY LEADER.
Roy Hodgson addressed the men assembled
All doe-eyed and serious like the puppy he resembled
With fear in his eyes, he looked round for a leader
Thinking deep down he was an unlucky bleeder
For having to choose from this motley crew
Was like trying to find meat in a veggie stew
No energy for England,
But stamina for Blingland.
Role models were thin.
Just a Rolls with some models in.
Adultery, drinking, racism and fighting
…That’s just John Terry, the list is frightening
The fans will probably think he's a loony
But he'll have to plump for……Jason Roberts
Submitted: October 28, 2012
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I enjoyed this one too. Thought-provoking. Not a soccer fan, but I think I understand the predicament. Why are some poems so little read, yet others so much, and we may think they are our worst efforts?
Sat, December 22nd, 2012 9:41am
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I think this poem is more political than my others. I am a political person but I don't want to bore people with rants(after all its only poetry) I aim to make people laugh primarily. Once again thanks for taking the time to read my stuff.Please try "Wordy Gurdy Man". I promise I will have another look at your stuff. Thanks again.
Sat, December 22nd, 2012 2:39amOnce again, an interesting topic. That's half the battle i think - choosing something that people can relate to. Very clever last 4 lines... loved the John Terry reference. Gonna read more of your stuff now.
Fri, January 4th, 2013 9:03pm
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The middle bit to this poem is definitely "clunky" but I wanted it that way as a change from the rest of the poem( I don't want people getting bored..haha) Sometimes I want to summarise something but I don't want to take much space up...so I ram it in..haha.
Ben I am indebted to you for your astute and knowledgable points.
I also have not read all your work but I will!
As always witty and intelligent - mm,must find something more original to say! By the way, just in case anyone thinks we have a connection, I feel I must protect your honour and let the public know The G I refer to in my work is not you...... he was not nearly as articulate, funny or clever. In fact, not sure what the f.ck saw in him! :D
I agree with your summing up of that situation.
Poor Roy,he can't roll his R's.
John Terry rolls his too much.
Loving your use of words.
Dee.
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Jason Roberts is a fairly well known black English footballer who has spoken out about racism in the game. Compared to the likes of John Terry, he seemed to me a good choice for the England captain of morality. Mike, thanks for commenting once again.
Fri, December 14th, 2012 6:28pm