Football Poets

In search of the ghost

¶ 1 Leave a comment on verse 1 0 The ghost

¶ 2 Leave a comment on verse 2 0 8am Match day…
Down at the Lane
You have barely had a sleep
the tension is to blame

¶ 3 Leave a comment on verse 3 0 The excitement in you is building
you jump up to your feet
You search for your favourite top
your heart skips a beat

¶ 4 Leave a comment on verse 4 0 Down the stairs…and you jump the last three
Your dad has made you toast and warm tea
“You ready son?“ he bellows out loud
“You be good and you will do me proud”

¶ 5 Leave a comment on verse 5 0 You both set off scarves in hand
To take your seat in the stand
He gets you a programme..Makes sure you’re alright
He lets you ramble, you’re full of delight

¶ 6 Leave a comment on verse 6 0 He points out the players and tells you a yarn
His arm around your shoulder, safe from harm
And win lose or draw he will make you feel good
He is just doing things that a proper dad should

¶ 7 Leave a comment on verse 7 0 But what if he played for the team you adore
Imagine the feeling to see your dad score
Imagine the stories you tell to your mates
Imagine your dad was one of White Hart Lane’s greats

¶ 8 Leave a comment on verse 8 0 But what if you never got to see your dad play
Imagine if he tragically was taken away
And you just have the stories about a true great
Newspaper clippings and video tapes

¶ 9 Leave a comment on verse 9 0 Willow the wisp and the Ghost of the Lane
For proper Spurs fans you will all know the name
And for those who don’t know ..this poem I write
And dedicate it to.. The legend John White

¶ 10 Leave a comment on verse 10 0 He was part of the revolution under Bill Nic
Passing and movement… football so slick
Nothing but praise for this quick native Scot
According to Greavsie he had the lot

¶ 11 Leave a comment on verse 11 0 And as for the name he earned for his skill
To ghost past defenders and crowds he did thrill
He rightly got capped by his Scotland the brave
A packed house at the ground his talent they crave

¶ 12 Leave a comment on verse 12 0 So we talk about players who created clubs trends
John White is a player who you talk about with friends
But with all of the good stories and memories we share
Think about the people who really do care

¶ 13 Leave a comment on verse 13 0 Cause as well as a name that we all know and adore
The name we all sing when we see the name score
The name that we read about and see on TV
He is just a name to both you and to me

¶ 14 Leave a comment on verse 14 0 But when you don’t get a chance to talk to the name
Ask about the memories.. Or about the glory game
Ask all the questions that you do not understand
Not relying on others for knowledge second-hand

¶ 15 Leave a comment on verse 15 0 Remember the good things you take from your dad
Don’t get downhearted. Life is not that bad
And go on to the internet..And view the wondrous site
The legend …the ghost …the father …John White ………………RIP

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