Millwall Haikus

Nov 182013

Howard Colyer

millwall

BEFORE THE GAME

Expecting defeat,
hoping at least for a draw,
steak and kidney pie.

THE POST

A shot from nothing,
defence and keeper rooted,
the post makes a save.

STOPPAGE TIME

Stoppage time, goal down,
a throw-in, a pass, a turn,
a shot, ecstasy.

Photo: River steps, Watergate Street, Deptford

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