Poetry from the Creek: Apologies

In my defence I can say th’ intention was clearly

there; th’ ‘Go Maroons’ flag on th’ Ute’s been up

roiling free in th’ zephyred breeze, admittedly its

parked outside but where all can see I’m QLDer

thru & thru; and then there’s a ‘tru blu’ fridge full

of beer to support the lads in their endeavours -

more accurately me as the main supporter here,

but again - it is offered as irrefutable evidence

And a hasty check to see who was televising th’

match, and when it was being aired, ah ha, free

live to the multitudes - but unfortunately not us -

we’re in no-man’s land & need a huge antenna

to capture FTA signal; - ah well, the ABC will be

broadcasting it on radio live and free - else its a

Wait ’til 10:30pm for Foxtel’s delayed coverage,

a bugbear in any supporter language unless at

the Pub; so we cook a ‘real-deal’ roast pumpkin

soup with chicken breast, mushies ’n veggies &

have a beer listening to the banter pre-game, it

is full of blather about how good NSW are

Not much from our team who’s silence signals

beware, an omen if you’re into reading signs -

so we (rather I) repair to the Lounge & my lazy

boy recliner chair to await the broadcast - beer

in hand, anticipating a dour struggle and cooly

confident we won’t lie down ‘n die as ordained

By the NSW Blues; and awaken at 10:00pm …

like I said Your Honour, it wasn’t my plan - that

clearly was to listen to th’ Footie & watch it if it

could be done without too much bother - and I

did try t’ stick t’ my guns but unfortunately it all

came undone - & I apologise unreservedly

QLD Maroons beat NSW Blues 11 - 10 in game one
of the 2015 Rugby League State of Origin series …

Poetry from the Creek