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.

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.