Thursday, October 29, 2009

Intercollegiate Athletic Guide

The Rugby Player

And here is another name, a football name
something else like a tough nickname
a brown suit and slender tie


The Coxswain

Boats are quoted and ships italicized


The Golfer

Fair Isle sweaters and pea coats are function
not fashion again


The Lacrosse Player

No, never mind him
Ben Sherman jackets match Fred Perry shoes
Mohawks and leather on the other side


The Ballplayer

or a film about him
or the poster outside the theater


The Swimmer

Seen here in the convex mirror
backwards
around the corner


The Fencer

Stage combat certification
looks good on a resume


The Wrestler

With another name, wear a tuxedo
or a linen shirt and summer shoes
Here, center ring, stained glass

No comments:

Post a Comment