The Beautiful Game

The beautiful game is liked by one and all
Such is the captivating nature of football
The game unites many, but can also push
Countries into war, hostility and agony

The players standing up for their anthems
With prayers of a million souls behind them
Hands on their chests, pride in their hearts
The flags rising up, along with so many hopes

The sound of whistle pushing the ball into rolling
The blaring of a thousand vuvuzelas, fans chanting,
Rhythmic beatings of drums, crisp steps of samba
Fervor passed around through Mexican waves

The game orchestrated with perfect artistry,
Grand schemes, and extraordinary skills,
Glimpses of human genius, upping the physical limits
Occasionally hindered by ugly fouls and unwanted rants

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poem by Alex Francis Komban
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