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I Used To Be A Footballer

John Cox

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006

1 Leave a comment on verse 1 0 I was a player on fields of potential.
I could have been a semi-professional
so they say. Some say a goalkeeper
after seeing me keep lucky, centred
by the penalty spot
more or less
and not lazy
for one half
of five-a-side.

2 Leave a comment on verse 2 0 They say I could have been a midfielder
or a defender when necessary. Unfortunately
in the early days of my career
my hands were too cold in winter. Gloves not allowed
except for the goalie
and my sleeves too short for my knuckles.

3 Leave a comment on verse 3 0 I could have been a striker they say
for one of the non-league teams, striking
for maybe more pay.

© John Cox 06 December 2006

Source: http://footballpoets.org/poems/i-used-to-be-a-footballer/