season ending loss
all the clocks say
we’ve missed the bus
day almost done
we lose the game
in the opening minutes
nearing spring
Collingwood stuck
in winter
no-one
no-one at all kicking goals
this winter evening
another injury –
how much more remains
of my life?
leaving the game
falling petals
whack me in the face
out of the race
can you fix that door now
she says
About rob scott
Rob Scott (aka Haiku Bob) is a peripatetic haiku poet who calls Victoria Park home. He writes haiku in between teaching whisky and drinking English, or something like that.
Brilliant, HB.
Especially the final verse!
Suitably melancholy HB. Better to be whacked by a petal than a disgruntled Pie supporter.
Love your wordings Bob…..or Rob
Agree with Smokie – the final verse really does sum up an ending to the season – great piece as always Haiku Bob.
thanks guys.