U - Destruction of matrimony

Destruction Of A Football Matrimony
UEFA Cup Final:- 17.05.00
Arsenal v Galatasaray.

They came by boat, plane, train and car
To celebrate the culmination of months of engagement
-The union of UEFA's bride and groom.

Brightly coloured guests mingled together
While the local ushers adjusted their hats
-Awaiting an imminent arrival.

The ceremony has begun.
Unruly choirs face each other.
-No need for hymn sheets everyone knows the words.

Broken glass the confetti of hatred
Litters the ground as the afternoon sun reflects
-the tears from alcoholic puddles.

Tables and chairs are the brides bouquets.
Don't catch them- Beware!
You might be next in the paramedics chair
Being whisked off to hospital
To be laid bare for the video vultures
To di-sect on the evening news.

A strange dance.
Forwards and Backwards
Backwards and forwards
Encouraging a crimson tide.
Ambulance and police sirens haunt the air.
Sinister bell tolls of a football matrimony.

They came in peace ....they left in pieces.

By Matt Eagles