Football Whacks and Wickets

By George Bainbridge Annette Kosseris

Crowds cheering, I love sports,

Managers yelling, Especially cricket.
Goalkeepers diving, I’m good at batting
Nets rustling, And defending the wicket.
Players kicking,
Bands playing, And I can bowl,
Atmosphere building, And I can catch.
Determined team, On Saturday
Sweaty armpits, There’s a cricket match.
Wingers dribbling,
Strikers heading, I’ll be bowling
Crowds tensing, And with some luck
Men betting, I might get someone
Balls speeding, Out for a duck!
Players injured,
Players cursing, He’ll look surprised
Coaches observing, And check his bat,
Substitutes waiting. And the crowd will shout
‘’Ow zat!... ’OW ZAT!’
Yeah ........
I LOVE cricket!