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Football Poems | Examples of Football Poetry

Football Poems - Examples of all types of football poetry to share and read. This list of American football poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. There is no doubt that football is America's favorite sport and past time. College and NFL football players are known for their rugged and physical play as well as their poetic athleticism. Football's biggest game, the Super Bowl,  is one of the USA's most beloved events. Read short, long, best, and famous examples of football poetry. This list of works about football is an excellent resource for examples of how to write football poems.
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Playing football with boys in the street Before training bras and high heels on my feet I was a tomboy when it was cool to be A Carolina girl born wild and free Free to play ball Free to...Read the rest...
Categories: football, america, anti bullying, art,
Form: Lyric
whilst you were watch'n football
Categories: allusion, fantasy, football,
Form: Epigram



Premium Member the king of football
Tight end Forwards and guards But the quarterback is the king Winning kingdom, Kansas city King, Patrick Mahomes...Read the rest...
Categories: football,
Form: Free verse


whilst your watch'n football
Categories: football, allegory,
Form: Dramatic Verse
whilst your watch'n football
Categories: football, adventure,
Form: Epigram



Soccer Saturday's
I love my Soccer Saturday's. Today's the day that my team plays. Sit back, relax, enjoy a beer. If my team scores, you know I'll cheer. My feet up, whilst it's cold outside. If we lose, then I'll be mortified. So...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, football, fun, hope,
Form: Rhyme
Up the Villa
In the heart of the city, where legends embark. Stands the famous old stadium, they call Villa Park. A club full of honours, with a history so rich. I'm proud when I see Aston Villa on the pitch. From...Read the rest...
Categories: celebration, devotion, emotions, football,
Form: Rhyme
Are you ready for some Football
Are you ready? I mean, are you REALLY ready for some football? Are you ready for some yelling, some fun, some cussing, some drinking, partying and tailgating? Are you ready for some fussing, some trash talking, some...Read the rest...
Categories: celebration, city, emotions, football,
Form: Narrative
Premium Member Back To School
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Treasured moments, spent shopping with Mama, Buying school clothes, notebooks, pens - ...Read the rest...
Categories: autumn, child, childhood, football,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Pandemonium
in the frenzy of sheer enthusiasm, an earthquake felt all over... Superbowl win, baby! ...Read the rest...
Categories: celebration, football, imagery, joy,
Form: Kimo
Premium Member My Homie And Me
I grew up living in the countryside an only child, adopted and on my own it's something I've never regretted at all looking back now like a river with one stone I found I could cope with myself having a...Read the rest...
Categories: football, me, memory,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Outside The Beltway Thoughts On Chiefs vs Ravens September 5, 2024
Edgar my dear Why do you have that spear Is that your plan? When in a jam? Scare the bloody Kansas City yellow and red When they fight the fowl volture appearing dead Spirit Haunting Spirit Daunting...Read the rest...
Categories: football, funny, games, grave,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Ballin' Again
Another season opens its doors, as the Gridiron giants are ready to now play. As once again, millions will have their withdrawl Symptoms subside...seriously, they'll be gone in a day. So...Read the rest...
Categories: football,
Form: Light Verse
Premium Member Funchal's Star
It was in the eighties, a winter day in Funchal, the capital of Madeira, when a woman gave birth. She was an anonymous, struggling woman sailing the seas of poverty, with three other children to feed. At first, she...Read the rest...
Categories: football, career, courage, inspirational, poverty,
Form: Narrative
Premium Member SOCCER it ain't IMO
playing out from the back a slow sideways -...Read the rest...
Categories: football, sports,
Form: Rhyme

Specific Types of Football Poems

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Definition | What is Football in Poetry?


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