To August.

Good afternoon folks,

This week on the blog we've been looking at familiar themes. If there is one thing I share in common with a lot of people it is a love of football, so for that, I've decided to write a poem- as a bit of a wake up for the Premier League season. I'm excited. I don't even support a top flight team (I'm a Blackpool fan- we started 2 weeks ago) but that doesn't stop there being something special about the 'big' opening weekend. 
Without further ado then, a poem.

To August. 

After good-byes to Fergie, Mancini and Rafa
The pigeons again have been cleared from the rafters
The grass has been cut and the pitches re-sown
The kits now unveiled and there's tech for the goals.
There'll be Rooney and Luis though neither are playing
And the Welsh whizz kid Bale's off- or so they're saying
The money is bigger, the reward increased
Which basically means you'll pay more for your seats
But you're in- you can't help yourself- this is your love
Whether out on the terrace, at home or the pub
The hope lives within you- child, woman or man
You've played here in your dreams, it's what makes you a fan
So for all of those moments you consider dear
Welcome back, old familiars, this could well be your year. 



Thanks for reading, S. 

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My Family of Familiars

My Family of Familiars

So Mouse said it is fine,

And Cat agreed the line.

Yet Dog was not so keen,

For Rabbit to make a scene.

So Frog made for the road,

While the others all blamed Toad.

And Hamster chewed her seeds,

Sitting on Chicken's knee.

As Newt gave all the eye,

The large Raven flew on by.

Leaving Snake upon the ground,

With the Spiders running round.

“STOP!” cried the Witch,

“For I've had enough of this”

And she put the Spiders in their web,

Picked up Snake by his head.

Called Raven to it's perch,

Placed Newt on a bookshelf verge.

Took Chicken out to the Coop,

Put Hamster with her group.

Told Toad not to roam,

Then made Frog go back home.

She pushed Rabbit into her hutch,

Sent Dog to bed with slightest touch.

Insisted that Cat slept by the broom,

Ordered Mouse back to her room.

“That's better” said the Witch, looking in the mirror,

“Good night to everyone of you, my trust familiars”

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