Newcastle St. James’ Park
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Cows on the moor, in front of Saint James’ Park,
temple set high on a hill.
Shrine for apostles, embracing the faith.
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Magpie acolytes in black and white,
hailing from the North East,
where ships were once built to the clamour of steel.
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Men of iron, replaced with beer guts and tattoos,
season ticket holders, proclaiming a better tomorrow,
forgetting wives and kids and the fog on the Tyne.
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Converts to this new religion,
following a progression of wonderous stars,
dreaming dreams.
Acclaiming a new Jerusalem.
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