A story half-told, Shane

You bamboozled and mesmerised
all the batters and fans.
Bowled, Shane

 

You brought in the crowds
and raised them three-
fold, Shane

 

A mix of sublime and ridiculous,
you really broke the
mould, Shane

 

You tried to convince us
your Mum was to blame.
That was
gold, Shane

 

You took them all on
in romance and cards.
Bold, Shane

 

You did stupid things
and just didn’t care.
I guess that just how you
rolled, Shane

 

While we lauded Starc-y;
you said he got lucky.
Trolled, Shane

 

Now they’re just memories,
all the leggies and flippers
that you ever
bowled, Shane

 

Before we expected
the ump has called ‘over’ and
decided you’re not to grow
old, Shane