Thursday, January 25, 2018

Dear Non-New England Patriots Fans; Really?

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Really?

I find it amusing when the fans of other teams
Think there's a conspiracy because New England creams
Almost every football franchise that we have to play.
"NFL has rigged the game," the latest losers say.

Is there really anybody who believes Goodell
Doesn't think New England's why his ratings went to hell?
It's not 'cause the players took a stand and took a knee,
Not because the fans are worried about CTE.

Ratings fell because New England almost always wins;
Patriots are favored before training camp begins.
When a team's as dominant as we are it's no fun
For the fans whose teams are not on this amazing run.

If we don't get penalized as much as others do
Could it be because we are more disciplined than you?
I'd think - were there bias from officiating crews -
They, like you and Roger, would prefer to see us lose.

Monday, January 22, 2018

The New England Patriots are #NotDone

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I'm aware I won't convince the fans of other teams
That they shouldn't mind it when New England's crushed their dreams.
If I'm being honest, I suppose I'd feel the same...
But, you must admit, the Pats deliver quite a game.

With Tom Brady on the field the outcome's not in doubt.
Even when the team is down, you never count them out.
You all get exciting football.  We just get the win.
Oh, no! Did I just commit the sports gods' cardinal sin?

I don't want to taunt nor gloat lest they they exact a toll;
Have to mind my Ps and Qs before the Super Bowl.
We're not done...  The Eagles wait and then, I guess, we'll see.
But you'll get outstanding football...  That, I guarantee.

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

For Casey and Luis

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Old Sturbridge Village

Going to another wedding - this one's for my niece.
Now I have to find a gown to wear that's made from fleece.
Wedding's at Old Sturbridge Village; part of it's outside.
There's a horse drawn wagon for the guests who need a ride.

All the rest of us will walk down quaint - but muddy - streets;
Forecast says it's gonna rain (unless, of course, it sleets)
And we'll miss a play-off game; the Pats play Tennessee.
I suggested they postpone... The bride did not agree.

I pray that the happy couple has a happy life.
Hoping that this journey they begin as man and wife
Leads to years of joy and love together for these two...
(If I have to freeze than it's the least that they can do.)

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