Wednesday, 17 September 2025

When Dad Watched Football

He shouts and pouts and kicks the cat.

He chucks things at the wall.

He groans with indignation

and he can’t calm down at all. 


He spills his drink and swears at Mum.

He points and jabs and screams.

His face goes red. I’m filled with dread

as Dad berates the teams.


He moans and he gesticulates

with patience wearing thin.

It’s really quite the spectacle…

and that’s just when we win.


Joshua Seigal


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