Comfort or Insanity
Finding It in the Game
Give me a moment and I’ll tell you of
My favourite team in the sport I love
My comfort
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They haven’t won in 55 years
You could fill an ocean with Leafs fans tears
But that’s comfort
*
When I sit down to watch the game
Our team’s the best, I will proclaim
And that’s comfort
*
When we give up a goal, then two then three
Something strange comes over me
Is that not comfort?
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“Shoot the puck, you stupid f*ck”
In the swear jar, goes a buck
Releasing comfort
*
Trade the bum, for he can’t fight
No matter if he scores each night
Stupidity or comfort?
*
I love this team. I hate this team
And every emotion in between
But that’s comfort
*
Early playoff exits each year
They’ll never win, my greatest fear
Where's my comfort?
*
I swear I’ll not watch anymore
On my Leafs, I’ve closed the door
And that’s comfort
*
But come October once again
A brand new season will begin
A new comfort
*
I’ll be back, just like before
Another season, I’ll endure
Because it’s comfort
*
Try as I may, I’ll never go
Addiction or insanity? I don’t know
But it’s comfort
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If you wonder why I’ve gone insane
Blame it on the hockey game
Believe it or not, that’s my comfort
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Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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This is such a fresh take on the challenge theme and so true! As someone who is not a huge sports fan in general even I take comfort just from hearing the football game on on Sundays- all the familiar sounds remind me of happier times growing up ❤
Wonderfully written poem with a good touch of humor.
I love that you can sense the humor in here, this one may be one of my favorites for sure!
This was such a fun read. I think it perfectly encapsulates the frustrations of long-suffering sports fans everywhere.
Always love ready your creation , I love the personality you bring to your writing style. You would be a joy to seat with during a hockey game for sure. Not a full moment. Comfort of being yourself at your hockey game. ❣️
Hey Cathy. I missed this one, but got it now. Hockey, that is unique. Ha ha. Keep on pucking.
I've been loving the opportunity to see what brings people comfort! I enjoyed your poetry, and liked how you brought us through the ups and downs of your comfort ;) Well done.
Wonderful tribute to the sweet comfort we find in the sports teams we love - truly relatable!
Hahahaha loved it!! I was five the last time they won the Stanley Cup!!
Oh this was fun to read and very relatable! "Addiction or insanity? I don’t know" My thoughts exactly when supporting my team in cricket haha.
Standing by what we love no matter they win or lose or any circumstances, is definitely comfort. Loved your poem!
Well, keep hope alive, I guess. My dad was a Leafs fan, but I'm team Habs all the way. That said, a very good poem and I do get the comfort aspect of it.
So very true.
Great poem!
Excellent rhymes and timing. Well done.
OMG WHAT A BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!
Fabulous!!! Loving it!!!💖😊💕
excellent
This is great fun , I support Preston North End so know your pain. Having said that five games in we haven't conceded a goal this season, but we have only scored one , but it was world class