Rushden & Higham Blown From the Vase By Storm Brian
It was perfectly clear
When Brian huffed then puffed
In an attempt to blow down
The home of the Lankies,
Rushden and Higham United,
That despite the wind’s great gusts
And its goalmouth to goalmouth thrusts,
He found that his robust
Offensive gales, although excited,
Were constantly rebuffed…
Conifers were bent taut, like rows
Of medieval archers’ bows;
A corner-flag hunched close to the ground,
Fencing rattled and slapped and creaked,
As grandstand seats flapped down harshly then rose…
The football was either rapidly propelled,
Or into the face of the storm it hovered, held,
Lifting, floating then gently dropping
Like slow-motion giant redwoods
Agonisingly and deliberately by lumberjacks felled…
It became perfectly clear
When the ‘Gate blew in,
In an attempt to break down
The resolve of the Lankies-
Rushden and Higham United-
That despite their physical bluster,
The Brummies struggled to muster
Real dominance, lacking lustre;
Yet victory was decisive,
Via Storm Brian’s loud din…
Pete Ray
October 2017
Strong winds at Hayden Road made life tough for Rushden & Higham and guests Highgate…
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