LACROSSE
Running down the field out of breath
Just like a deer escaping death
Trying to scoop the ball when its on the ground
With 18 other players running around
A hoot, holler, a whistle, and you are bound
To the penalty box as another player hits the ground
The referee called it a push and that’s not true
Why is he here if he doesn’t know what to do?
Get into the box we’re man down
The middies ran in and soon they found
They weren’t fast enough it was already a 4 on 3
But if you were defense that’s the one to be
We had it in control there was no problem
Miles laid a check and the player hit the deck
And the ball was back in Brookline’s control
While the other team was running back to their goal
We had scored and won the game
We took all the honor and all of the fame
A message to all of the other teams we are no friend but are a foe
But we will tell you a message just so you know
That when you play Brookline you will pay the toll when Brookline and you come toe to toe
I like this poem because it really explains how lacrosse is just plain amazing. At the same time it shows how lacrosse is played. I think that it really shows how much I love lacrosse.
Great poem John! I love how you can tell from it that lacrosse is a rough game – and people are very serious and competitive when they are out there. I hope you have a good season.
You asked me for my blog so that you could see my posts about lacrosse, but unfortunately I don’t have any! I usually post about lacrosse on my Pinterest, personal Facebook and Twitter. You got me thinking though – I probably should! Here is a link to some amazing highlights from UAlbany’s last game against Siena. There are some crazy goals here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWpFpo4Ul1A