Soccer Champion

Stephanie Jeannot
Summer fun it was when they started to play for the love of it.

One on one game; For the goal and the championship.

"Come on kick it, he thought, "so I can bounce the ball off my knee and into the net."

Cuts and curls like Andy Najar, the young player at his best.

Endline aimed was the play when he kicked it to score and hear them scream: "GOAL!"

Round two and the youngster had the advantage showing his strength and letting his wings unfold.

Cautioned when he kicked the soccer ball and got angry when he missed his aim.

He started doing all these hat tricks that had his opponent amazed.

Another goal and another scream: GOAL! And now he was well on his way.

Many already knew the truth; The young man was winning the game.

Player in opposition heads the ball into the goal area, then kicks and scores making the game interesting.

Imagine! A game that was in the little man's hand had almost been taken.

Only thing that kept the little man going was his faith in winning.

Now he holds the cup and the title: "The Little Light Shining."

(c) Stephanie Jeannot

Published by Stephanie Jeannot

I am an English major in College studying to obtain my BA. I am a singer with a passion for choral singing and directing. I am a member of a music band and perform live on stages including the renowned Apol...  View profile

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  • Laura Everly6/10/2010

    Neat, descriptive poem. Good job. Laura Everly

  • Charlotte Kuchinsky6/10/2010

    This is wonderful! My grandson plays baseball and I love, Love, LOVE watching him play.

  • Sue Gibson6/7/2010

    Not much soccer with us, but plenty of softball. Great write.

  • Dwayne C. Nelson6/7/2010

    I really enjoy your poems.

  • Michele Starkey6/7/2010

    Good job! cheers :)

  • R K LoBello6/7/2010

    Nice work.

  • Jack Wellman6/7/2010

    WOw...you are one gifted poet and I agree with Melissa, I need to be learning, even thou I'm a grandpa. Nicely done Stephanie.

  • JerseyNana6/7/2010

    Great poem, Steph!

  • Melissa Matters6/7/2010

    Nice. I always learn something too.

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