i never understood
what dad saw in that thing.
of all the keepsakes
to place on display,
why a stupid football ring?
it’s not like he played the game.
all he ever did
was sit and watch
with his friends,
i’d hear them curse
and yell at the TV,
they’d say some things
i wouldn’t even repeat.
what was the big deal?
a bunch of guys
threw some ball around,
won a big game,
and get these shiny rings?
guess it’s all because
he waited so long,
dad wanted something
his childhood couldn’t give,
seeing his team succeed
after years and years,
he’ll treasure the feeling forever,
no matter whether the team
sinks or swims from here,
that one special year
will never leave his memory,
i guess it’s best to just
let him have that victory.
i still don’t like the yelling, though.
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