Play-off Beards

Last night, Boston's Bruins beat Toronto's Maple Leafs.

Mr. S., who often mocks my own sports gods beliefs,

Has got his own superstition which is pretty weird;

He, like many hockey fans, has grown a play-offs beard.

I think it looks kinda sexy but could use a trim.

"You can't touch a play-offs beard," he scoffed when I asked him.

Which is rather problematic, since our eldest son

Starts his new job Monday and he's also growing one.

Will his new employers understand or will they think;

"This guy looks like he could not be bothered?" That would stink.

Boston's first game against Tampa's not 'til Saturday...

My guys may not shave 'til June if we go all the way!

Mr. S., who is the boss, can get away with that

But our son might find himself in H.R. for a chat.

If he's lucky, his new boss will be a Bruins' fan -

One who's understanding of the play-offs shaving ban.

For Casey and Luis

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.)

Pity The Clean Shaven

Women who don't follow sports might notice something weird

When the scruffy guy they've come to know shaves off his beard.

But, though he's clean shaven, you still ought to give him space.

Boston Bruins' fans are wearing their unhappy face.

It's not just your lover's face that's tender, pink, and raw;

He's still hurting from the hockey game that he just saw.

Last night was Game 7 and the Bruins won't advance.

Team did not play well - at all - and so they blew their chance.

Montreal's Canadiens, who beat us 3 to 1

(And were much more gracious after all was said and done),

Get to keep the scruffy look and play another round,

While the newly shaven had their hopes dashed to the ground.

The Boston Bruins - 2-0!

Crosby keeps looking for a fight.  Don't give it to him.  (Photo/Bleacher Report)

 

I confess to lack of faith and so I was surprised

When, at less than 30 seconds in, I realized

Bruins weren't just lucky when they won the other night;

They've won 2 because they're good at keeping passes tight.

They just beat the Penguins 'cause our defense has been great

And because our stars are smart enough to leave the bait.

They've ignored the constant, sneaky, "chippy", little shoves...

Won't be goaded into fights; they're keeping on their gloves.

They have won because our brilliant goalie - Tuukka Rask -

Once again, has proven that he's equal to the task.

Game 3 is tomorrow night on Boston Bruins' ice;

I have no illusions that, because we beat them twice,

Pittsburgh's Penguins can't come back to win - the Flyers did.

It is at our peril we forget the Crosby kid.

He may not be scoring now, but that ain't gonna last...

Let's pray that the Boston Bruins beat the Penguins fast.

Let's Go Rangers?

(Photo/SportsWorldReport.com)

Made myself a promise but it's one I couldn't keep -

Not with Boston in New York and trying for the sweep.

Yes, I'm superstitious and I'm not the only one.

Vowed I wouldn't rhyme about the Bruins 'til they'd won.

When I rhyme about a team, it seems to me,  they lose

But, with Dr. Seussilitis, I don't get to choose...

(Fevered brain compels my hand to vomit on the page.

Maybe a dementia I'm acquiring with age.)

So I hope that Boston Bruins' fans will understand

If I give the New York Rangers team a rousing hand.

'cause, just like their manager who said his player stinks,

Anything I have to say is, probably, a jinx.

Can't ask more of Lundqvist, 'though you could ask more from Nash.

Would ask that, this time, they not give Chara's face a slash.

Let's go Rangers!  even though my wish is insincere;

There's a little part of me that wants to beat you here.

(Let's go Bruins!) 

Later...

How did this attempt to jinx the Rangers work? Don't ask.
This time, though, it's not my fault. I'm blaming Tuukka Rask.

Let's Go Leafs?

I've been feeling hesitant to write a Bruins rhyme;

All the teams I wrote about began to lose last time.

Maybe I should rhyme about the Maple Leafs instead?

Anything to help the Boston Bruins get ahead.

Something has to change because the Bruins cannot score;

Haven't had the kind of luck they used to have before.

We cannot blame Krejci; he's done all that we could ask.

Not the fault of our amazing goalie; Tuukka Rask.

True, Toronto's goalie, Jimmy Reimer, has been great.

Their defensive players are aggressive when they skate.

Maple Leafs are quick and show precision when they pass.

(Phew!  I hope that is enough 'cause I've run out of gas.)

Bruins spent the night up there; they had a broken plane.

Bet they didn't get much sleep. Toronto went insane.

Now they face Game 7, but they'll be on hometown ice.

I'd say that I hope they win, but now I'm thinking twice.

(Let's Go Bruins!)

Later...  Oh! My! God!...  It worked.  Let's Go Rangers!