Sports-Mad

By luigi_pagano

Tue, 06 Apr 2021

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I am a sports-mad

armchair supporter.

I don't do sport

but will support

all those who do.

I follow rugby,

both union and league

and don't feel fatigue.

I'm a football fan

and my interest began

before Matt Busby

managed Man United.

I recall being excited

when John Charles joined

an Italian club

and hearing the hubbub

as he scored for Juventus

against Inter Milan.

All activities appeal

but not the ordeal

that one has to endure.

There's cricket, tennis,

swimming, horse racing,

go-kart, kung fu,

to name but a few.

I cannot have enough

of competitive stuff

to watch on the telly

or on YouTube.

But have to state

that I hate to participate

in physical events

and will not stoop

to silly gimmicks

despite pressure group.

Comments

I shall nibble these lovely

Permalink Submitted by luigi_pagano on Tue, 2021-04-06 17:41

I shall nibble these lovely cherries in front of the telly watching Match of the Day. Thank you, Editors.

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Permalink Submitted by luigi_pagano on Wed, 2021-04-07 10:42

I am sports mad too, Luigi.

Permalink Submitted by marandina on Wed, 2021-04-07 10:28

I am sports mad too, Luigi. And I do participate still. Enjoyed this :)

Hi Paul. I read somewhere

Permalink Submitted by luigi_pagano on Wed, 2021-04-07 10:51

Hi Paul. I read somewhere that you are sports mad and that gave me the idea for this poem, so thanks very much for providing the inspiration. As for sports participation, I'm afraid that advanced age obliges.

Cheers and best wishes.