Poem: Redemption

Dreams galore in the Cathedral Nou Camp, but who will fulfil?
It’s Enzo Bearzot’s squadra Azzurra against Tele Santana’s Brazil

A Blue victory is a must, their fate finely balanced on a seesaw
Red hot favourites Brazil though would go through with a draw

Living artists ply their wares, Socrates, Eder, Falcao, Cerezo
For Barcelona see Sao Paolo, El Jogo Bonito

But trouble seems to lurk in paradise, a hungry assassin primed for a redeeming hit
Cool, calm and ice cool hitman Rossi clamps his teeth around the bit

Two years in the wilderness, surely he’s nothing but a misfit
No goals as yet the cynics say, will he ever acquit?

Twenty two master craftsmen serve up one of the best matches ever
A stinging hat trick from an avenging Rossi, never say never

Three flashes of brilliance, from criminal to darling of the nation
As a nation erupts we hear, a muffled scream, redemption!

© Emdad Rahman – 29.09.06 - www.footballpoets.org