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Ode to El Classico
Anticipation starts two months before kick-off
Soccer fans are a-buzz
because a beautiful, wonder game
between two storied rivals is about to come into play
Barcelona and Real Madrid
the two soccer strongholds of Spain
divided by social
economic
political
soccer
L I N E S
Barcelona, the Catalan giants
the ones in maroon
historically lower-class underdogs
but always rises to the challenge
lead by the one and only Lionel Messi
Real Madrid
draped in white
rich, snobby
and historically having the upper-hand
their captain’s Iker Casillas
and nobody would have it any other way
The anticipation has risen to its climax
the predictions have been made
trash has been talked
the fans are ready
in their supportive clothing and flags
The whistle blows!
And a hush went over the crowd
as the game gets under-way
As the game gets into-play
the stress mounted on worried fans
tempers rise
Barcelona does its legendary passing
Real Madrid does wonderful defending
Both teams have wonderful opportunities
But still no goal at the 90 minute mark
the game goes into over-time
Just as everyone predicted penalties
Real Madrid’s wonderboy,
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a magnificent goal
A goal that makes every penny
of his 132 million dollar sum worthwhile
Just as soon as the game begins
it ends
Until next time, El Classico
until next time!
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yeah well..when you have a million coats burying you under them at -3 degree celcius at 19500 feet about sea level, yoour dream will shatter to pieces.. haha
but yeah, it was a fun experience..
OH.
MY.
GOD.
Is this the best poem ever OR WHAT?
ps: i'm sorry i wasn't able to comment a bit earlier ; i was out hiking in the himalayas :P haha
Real Madrid and Barcelona are the two best teams in Spain. They also have this amazing , epic storied rivalry. This game is actually the anticipated game of the year for anyone who likes soccer. And this year, they play five times! (They usually only play twice) So inspired by last El Classico(which was last week and another's coming tomorrow!), I wrote this poem. Enjoy! :)