Sports Poems | Examples of Sports Poetry

A flash of green, a feathered sphere, A silent pact, a rising fear. White lines etched, a bounded stage, Where measured grace meets primal rage. The serve, a storm, a whispered plea, A painted arc for all to see. The volley's...Read the rest...

Untimely was Hamilton Hicks In making his basketball picks. He knew it all well, How each bracket fell, But always too late with his clicks. ...Read the rest...

The polished sphere, a weighted, gleaming thought, Released, it traces paths that man has wrought. A measured swing, a calculated grace, To conquer pins, that stoic, wooden face. Each roll, a choice, a chance to break the line, A metaphor...Read the rest...

Run, Girl, Run She was just eleven, small and spry, Her father said, “You’re due, oh my…” A spanking, harsh, the kind she knew, But this time she thought, “Not today, not you.” He called her brothers, big and loud, “Go...Read the rest...

Win gold be bold Long run such fun High jump speed bump Grand prize all eyes Close race in chase Drab match I catch Ground stroke no joke Tiebreak heartache Foot fault must halt Forehand so grand Deuce court report Drop shot on spot Backspin just in Closed stance advance First serve hold nerve All out no doubt Arm ball your call Back foot well put Feet sore crowd roar Pit stop right flop Air...Read the rest...

Gold! Gold! Dassel screamed: he had found gold! And so what we were told, he stuffed his pockets and told the fellas to pull him up.They had straddled a well rig used to clean shallow...Read the rest...

WHITEBALL.T20 contrived tip it &run cotton-candy*-cricket (*floss)...Read the rest...

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” ? Wayne Gretzky” Where courage sleeps, and doubt begins to bloom, There stands a chance, unseen, unheard, unknown. A fleeting moment, poised to meet its doom, Unless brave hands reach...Read the rest...

The green expanse, a velvet, silent field, Where spheres of color, destiny concealed. A gentle hum, the tavern's muted sound, As players gather on this hallowed ground. The cue stick poised, a whisper in the air, A calculated strike, a...Read the rest...

The canvas taut, a square of shadowed space, Where sweat and fury leave their brutal trace. Two figures poised beneath the glaring light, A primal dance, a battle in the night. The bell's sharp clang, a signal to engage, A...Read the rest...

The squeak of shoes, a rhythm on the floor, The orange sphere, a target to explore. A clash of wills beneath the stadium's glare, Where gravity defies and spirits dare. The dribble's pulse, a heartbeat fast and strong, A weaving...Read the rest...

"Elderly, check. Arthritis in both knees, check. Shocks world in doubt, check." ---quote by poet. Counted out before the marathon began. Far from first, second, or...Read the rest...

If you feel the need to compete In healthy athletic competition And happen to be LBG*T+ There's always the Special Olympics Or become a corn star You'll always be welcomed there With open arms, or legs Either way, both ways or whatever It's...Read the rest...

a numbers man persistent & realistic with a love of red-ball ...Read the rest...

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...Read the rest...