On World Football Poetry Day I’ve written this poem on the importance of role models in the women’s game. I’ve given it the title Dreamcatchers I hope you enjoy the read.
Dreamcatchers
The dreams of the next generation
rest on your shoulders
it’s time to be bold
lift them like trophies
holding them proudly like
the glittering prizes they are
wear them like medals that shine brighter than stars
let those keepers and centre halves know
their ambitions are in safe hands.
see that tricky wee winger
that dances round defences
she needs to be told
she has a future in the game
as does the midfielder who looks forward to training even in the rain
and the star striker
who in an equal opportunities home
gets her mum and dad to take turns
at playing the goalie
it’s time to be bold
and claim those trophies
like glittering prizes
be the dreamcatchers
for the stars of the next generation
the ones who aspire to be the girls
who will make your boots their own
© Gayle Smith 2021
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