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Football Poems | Examples of Football Poetry

THE SCRIPTED GAME
The roar of the crowd, a deafening sound, As helmets collide on hallowed ground. But whispers arise, a cynical plea, "Is victory real, or just make-believe?" Like headlines that spin, a truth half-concealed, Or storylines scripted, emotions revealed, The gridiron's drama, some claim it's a show, A pre-ordained dance, where the winners all know. The quarterback's pass, a perfectly flighted arc, Or a fumble...

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Categories: fear, football,
Form: Free verse
DNA
DNA “You are not worthy of my love.” Silent words scorch skin like an invisible flame. DNA passed down and left to wither, a family heirloom I don’t dare claim. A cracked and shattered mirror, a broken picture frame— I see nothing of you in me, and maybe that’s why you never say my name. But when the scoreboard flashes victory, your number lights up...

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Categories: football, anger, family, father, father
Form: Rhyme



I'm back
Tempted into wrong way, Diverse team held sway, Keen fan did sag, Boys had lost the flag, Old team won, glory beamed, Traitor was back, it seemed!...

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Categories: anxiety, appreciation, football,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Photo of a Football Game
scrimmage image...

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Categories: football, word play,
Form: Footle
Premium Member Joseph William Namath
Joseph William Namath was known to be bold and brash predicted a major Super Bowl upset win then modeled Beautymist pantyhose with a grin ...

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Categories: football, humorous,
Form: Clerihew



Premium Member The Classic Look of Despondency
On Super Bowl Night, there was no joy in Kansas City. Nearly all Chiefs fans were overwhelmed with despondency. The tight end for the team was Travis Kelce. His face prominently displayed utter melancholy. As the Eagles powered their way and ran up the score, Travis looked like a little boy lost in a department store. His teammates all appeared to...

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Categories: football, sports,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Great Receivers
Quick cuts Shows guts Fast feet Cuts neat Jumps high Runs by Good fakes Smooth shakes Knows routes Runs south Sure hands Wide span Knows plays Speed pays On time No fines Great shoes Blocks too! In bounds- Touchdown! ...

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Categories: football,
Form: Footle
Premium Member The Brotherly Shove
The "Brotherly Shove" also known as the "Tush Push" works for the Eagles. When they need some short yardage for a first down or touchdown. ...

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Categories: football, sports,
Form: Tanka
Premium Member Kansas City Defeat
The Chiefs went to New Orleans to do a war dance. However, they got burned by the seat of their pants. It seems Custer at Little Big Horn had a better chance. The team was hoping to win their third Super Bowl in a row. Unfortunately, the fruitless effort was a no-go. Come Monday morning, plenty of Kansas City fans...

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Categories: football,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member The Chiefs Got Smoked
Patrick Mahomes and his boys all choked When they went up against the Eagles, they got smoked. The winning team in the Super Bowl earns a coveted trophy. It's named in honor of the late Vince Lombardi. The Kansas City team was gunning for number three. However, that scenario was just not to be. It was all due to Jalen Hurts...

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Categories: football, sports,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member It Ain't Ever Over
The Stupid Bowl is Over Except for the analyses the replays the highlight reels ...

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Categories: football, time,
Form: List
Premium Member Three-peat Greed
~ 3-Syllable Footle ~ Eagles dared Chiefs just stared Mahomes stopped By Hurts topped Kelce contained ...

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Categories: football, loss,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Congratulations Philadelphia Eagles
A phenomenal day not writing poetry.. Watching excellence and physical symmetry! Creativity in the ads were total artistry… Halftime show done, with needed decency! 2/9/2025 ...

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Categories: celebration, football,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Super Sunday, Hangover Monday
Wow, another Super Bowl Sunday is upon us here, While it's treated like a national holiday. Yet consumption can be measured by all the beer, As the gallons are poured while they play. No matter the victor, there's a residue of pain, As the long off-season is cause...

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Categories: football,
Form: Narrative
Premium Member the game is on
Show a little finesse, place a bet. You’re just in time for the game, get some skin, the fix is in. What’s more American than cashing in? The real winners do, and now that could be you. With suckers out there waiting, scamming is as easy as creating an NFT, bitcoin, an online bet or a romance baiting. You’ll be a...

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Categories: football, crazy, games, religion, sports,
Form: Rhyme

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