Media An SFA Poem Thread from Maj

[The Majestic]

From Maj to you, an SFA poem thread, I had nothing better to do, and thought why not see if I can do an SFA poem so here it is, I will try and do more.... Go easy on me though. They might not be any good:

The crowd was roaring, stakes were high,
Under the lights, beneath the sky.
The Roys stood tall, they came to fight,
But the Hawks soared swift that night.

The siren blared, the ball was tossed,
Each tackle fierce, no ground was lost.
But inch by inch, with speed and might,
The Hawks took charge and seized the night.

From half-back dashes, bold and clean,
To forward marks that split the scene.
The Roys fought hard, they bared their teeth,
Yet crumbled slow beneath defeat.

The scoreboard flashed, the time ran dry,
The Hawks stood tall with heads held high.
The victory was theirs to claim,
Another chapter, another name.

So sing it loud, let banners wave,
For those who dared, the bold, the brave!
East Side Hawks, with hearts so grand,
The kings of qooty, proud they stand!

 

[The Majestic]

And another because, why not...

Upon the field where champions are made,
Two mighty teams stood tall in fierce array.
The Roys came forth with strength that would not fade,
Yet Hawks took flight and would not lose the day.

With every mark and kick that split the air,
They surged ahead, relentless in their fight.
The Roys pressed on with passion, bold and rare,
Yet found no way to halt the Hawks’ great might.

The siren sang, the scoreboard told the tale,
As East Side stood, the victors of the ground.
Their skill and heart had led them to prevail,
A triumph earned, their glory now renowned.

So raise the flag and let the echoes soar,
The Hawks have won—forever they’ll endure!

 

[DenieD]

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
I like this poem,
and so should you.

 

[Jabba73]

In the likes per post table
There is only one team under
No prizes for guessing
It’s the lolWonders

 

[The Majestic]

I am glad I can inspire people to write some poems for the SFA, I will do my best to keep my thread going. Hopefully they're okay I have never tried to write poems about a fantasy sporting league before.

 

[The Majestic]

Inspired by boncer34's thread and the knowledge of the Roys being old...

The Roys are back, but not so spry,
With creaky knees and hips gone awry.
Their glory days were long ago,
Now they take it nice and slow.

The handballs wobble, kicks go stray,
"Was that our goal?" "Who’s to say?"
Spectacles on, they squint and peer,
"Who’s got the ball? It’s over here!"

The runners bring out cups of tea,
Not magic spray for a dodgy knee.
The coach just shrugs, adjusts his hat,
And mutters, “Ah, we’re too old for that.”

Yet in their hearts, they’re bold and strong,
Singing the club song all night long.
For though they limp and take their pills,
The Roys play on with veteran thrills!

 

[por_please_ya]

This is a haiku,
Counting every syllable,
What a waste of time.

 

[Bovo]

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
I like this poem,
and so should you.

Wow that is really beautiful

 

[DenieD]

Wow that is really beautiful

I know. I should've been a poet, but instead I'm hunched over my computer watching my fantasy team kick imaginary goals every weekend.

 

[Scythe]

Hawks keeping the league's media afloat, it seems

 

[The Majestic]

Hawks keeping the league's media afloat, it seems

Doing what the Hawks do best.

 

[Bovo]

I know. I should've been a poet, but instead I'm hunched over my computer watching my fantasy team kick imaginary goals every weekend.

At least you have a reason to get out of bed each morning

 

[DenieD]

At least you have a reason to get out of bed each morning

I have to get out of bed?

 

[The Majestic]

I have to get out of bed?

I don't recall this being a thing we had to do, when did this shit start? Why wasn't I told? I was enjoying the bed time.

 

[Jabba73]

I don't recall this being a thing we had to do, when did this shit start? Why wasn't I told? I was enjoying the bed time.

This does not rhyme, is it one of them new-fangled weird word salads that get passed off as poetry?

 

[The Majestic]

This does not rhyme, is it one of them new-fangled weird word salads that get passed off as poetry?

It's what we like to call a Majism, not quite a poem, not quite anything useful.

 

[Proper Gander]

From Maj to you, an SFA poem thread, I had nothing better to do, and thought why not see if I can do an SFA poem so here it is, I will try and do more.... Go easy on me though. They might not be any good:

The crowd was roaring, stakes were high,
Under the lights, beneath the sky.
The Roys stood tall, they came to fight,
But the Hawks soared swift that night.

The siren blared, the ball was tossed,
Each tackle fierce, no ground was lost.
But inch by inch, with speed and might,
The Hawks took charge and seized the night.

From half-back dashes, bold and clean,
To forward marks that split the scene.
The Roys fought hard, they bared their teeth,
Yet crumbled slow beneath defeat.

The scoreboard flashed, the time ran dry,
The Hawks stood tall with heads held high.
The victory was theirs to claim,
Another chapter, another name.

So sing it loud, let banners wave,
For those who dared, the bold, the brave!
East Side Hawks, with hearts so grand,
The kings of qooty, proud they stand!

I like it!

Would you be funny about a couple of suggestions? Not being an arseh*le (for once) this time

 

[The Majestic]

I like it!

Would you be funny about a couple of suggestions? Not being an arseh*le (for once) this time

I am fine with some suggestions.

 

[Proper Gander]

I am fine with some suggestions.

It’s a very consistent 4/4 rhythm for all verses but the first. The first is great BTW - basically the rhythm of “the lady of Shallott”.

I’ll try to show you. This poem is an epic, or even a ballad style - a bit of both I think.

First verse Rhythm is 4, 4, 4, 3 - works well.

The crowd was roaring, stakes were high
Under the lights, beneath the sky
The Roys stood tall, they came to fight
But the Hawks soared swift that night [beat]

I like the rhythm - it’s identical to the lady of Shallot. Also something like Banjo Patterson’s “the Wild Colonial Boy” does similar, only goes with 4, 3, 4, 3.

All other verses go with 4/4, which works too. The last line of the second verse goes:

"Who’s got the ball? It’s over here!

Both rhythms work well, but for the style I think it’s better if it is consistent. Certainly better if you want to set it to music, which we absolutely must do.

To match the second verse to the first, the fourth line of the second might become:

“Who’s got the ball? It’s here! [beat]

 

[The Majestic]

It’s a very consistent 4/4 rhythm for all verses but the first. The first is great BTW - basically the rhythm of “the lady of Shallott”.

I’ll try to show you. This poem is an epic, or even a ballad style - a bit of both I think.

First verse Rhythm is 4, 4, 4, 3 - works well.

The crowd was roaring, stakes were high
Under the lights, beneath the sky
The Roys stood tall, they came to fight
But the Hawks soared swift that night [beat]

I like the rhythm - it’s identical to the lady of Shallot. Also something like Banjo Patterson’s “the Wild Colonial Boy” does similar, only goes with 4, 3, 4, 3.

All other verses go with 4/4, which works too. The last line of the second verse goes:

"Who’s got the ball? It’s over here!

Both rhythms work well, but for the style I think it’s better if it is consistent. Certainly better if you want to set it to music, which we absolutely must do.

To match the second verse to the first, the fourth line of the second might become:

“Who’s got the ball? It’s here! [beat]

Thanks a lot, I will do some playing around and see if I can make some better ones. I've not written about the SFA before so I am trying something new. I have a heap of other poems I've written, just thought why not try and throw in something for the SFA.

 

[Proper Gander]

Thanks a lot, I will do some playing around and see if I can make some better ones. I've not written about the SFA before so I am trying something new. I have a heap of other poems I've written, just thought why not try and throw in something for the SFA.

I really like it.

And you don’t have to take any of this on board either - poetry doesn’t have to be a rousing song always.

Really good thread though. If I get it together I’ll write some SFA timeless works in it and you get to critique!

 

[Proper Gander]

Also love “spectacles on they squint and peer”

As a Melbourne supporter I relate very much to that one.

To be fully honest it’s actually like “Spectacles off, they randomly cheer, no idea of the players here” or some such

 

[Jabba73]

The Sweet FA media was in decline
So rather than sit around and whine
A little action that was drastic
A Poem thread from Majestic
and everything was once again just fine

 

[Proper Gander]

5, 5, 4, 4, 5! (The way I read it in my head anyway). Works well though

 

[Hydatina Physis]

Whole lotta words
Such little talent