"...Showing off your favorite team’s colorful/ Clothing and gear..." - a sports poem. |
A natural prerequisite For attending a major sporting event In a stadium, arena, or local sport venue – Showing off your favorite team’s colorful Clothing and gear… A contest replete with thrilling action, miscues, And decisive scoring plays that has fans Sitting on the edge of their seats, And may have referees or umpires Routinely making blatant or auspicious calls… Meanwhile, joyous spectators Enjoy greasy food, the most costly beverages, And the most breathtaking moments of all time, Brought to us by the highest paid athletes and coaches in the world; In this, the most ironic fiscal reality: Paying superstars for participating in a sport They’ve dreamed of playing all their lives, And would likely play at the highest level For free… But the stylish clothing Signifies the devoted fan’s appreciation of his or her own team, And that team’s proud and glorious tradition; And the collective support of all of those fans, With their team’s dazzling logos and writings emblazoned On their shirts, hats, and jackets, Adds immense charm and dignity To an already passionate and decisive fan base, One who’s hollering and cheering At the top of their vocal, energized lungs… |