World Cup Ode

poem by: Jim Kilduff
Written on Jun 16, 2018

The world has discovered it's coveted holy grail
To Jules Rimet we honour let the football feast set sail.
Countries unite and teams take flight to a designated host nation
Little kids feed off this passion they tune-in with eager motivation.

Anticipation even before any ball is kicked or flicked
Back pages with fake news has our minds playing tricks.
Will he start will he not toys yanked from the cot
What's more at least we are entertained somewhat.

It takes us away from the 9-5 the same old mundane
Propels us into a four year galaxy the game beautifully insane.
From the old to the young the whole world will celebrate
Sole-stomping satisfaction our diverse planet will vibrate.

There will be scandals, errors, misdemeanours all documented
There will amazing goals, tricks, bad refereeing decisions all commentated.
What a beautiful notion thought of by that man Mr. Rimet
Implanting the WC in our lives from 1930 to present day.

 

Tags: Happy, Love, Humor, Rhyme, Hope,

Add Comment


Frank Hornby . commented on Jun 08, 2019 at 8:24am
I love it when the World Cup football comes around.....⚽️..nice poem

 

 

More by Jim Kilduff

...
Billy The Penguin...

poem by Jim Kilduff

In a universe far far away There lived a penguin, whose thoughts did weigh Heavily on his mind. He thought of a vast array of things big and small But there was one facet he thought of most of all.. Love. Love being that for a p... Read more

...
Billy The Penguin...

poem by Jim Kilduff

There was a penguin named Billy Who had dreams which all the others found silly. Poor Billy caused a lot of tension Because there were things he needed to mention No one listened to Billy. While all the raft were doing their craf... Read more