Tom's exclusive writers-cafe cricket team !

Hey folks as the new season is upon us guess what ? Very soon the new cricket season will likewise soon begin, so here we go again....What a cracking bunch they all are!

Now you can talk of tales of yore, of now or long before

who is or was the best there's ever been?
But it's at the writers's cafe club 

with shoulders you may rub,
belonging to perfect, poetic purveyors
whose cricketing abilities have no equal, 
powerful hitters, yet sweet as treacle
who also bowl deceptively diverse, 
flight and variation, mixed with a little rhyming verse, 
so ultra competitive behind well quaffed layers, 

here are my pretty, poetic players.. 

Opening fast bowlers 1 and 2, 
Yellow butterfly and Girl Friday form a deadly crew
they can run and hit the deck with style and speed,
allied with power and precision, 
in perfect cadence, timing and rhythm,
the facing batsmen stand little chance, 
against such exponents of literacy and dance,
mixed with the deft touch of an assassin’s creed!

Now if an obstinate opponent digs in, 
time to bring on some crafty spin
and my writer's side contains a glamorous,deadly twosome
They will tease each batsman out, 
with unique guile and a sexy pout
and should one become a little frisky, 
Robbie and Dye can play it risque,
then send him packing, without a single run!

To finish off the opposition, 
I have two bowlers of high disposition
they can outwit batsmen who oppose
each can make the ball bend and swoon, 
can even bounce it off a full or waxing moon
all shall be easily bowled or caught, 
for a paltry score or simply nought,
so hats off please to Lydia and SyberRose!

After a short interlude, 

the café team bat next in feisty mood
step forth an awesome all rounder, 
a dainty dish, no bawdy bounder
swats every ball for 6 and whose poems are sweetly sincere,
She can play and pen all kind of serene strokes, 
captivating alike the hearts of gals and blokes,
a cricketer and writer who has no peer, 
Frieda is her name, always concise and clear!

Every game requires two adjudicators overseeing 
and our club has the finest umpires/ poets most endearing
they dot every i and cross the t’s, 
never crass or vulgar, they always aim to please
distinguished though never flash, 
daring, but with scholarly panache, 
so bow or curtsy to our Queens of the realm, 
Maria and Sheila Kline!

Whether playing cricket or penning words, this side never flop
as everyone knows, cream rises to the top,
easy on the eye, exquisite and supreme,
brilliant at what they do, I just stand around and enjoy the view,
but if you are the next Shakespeare and Sobers combined
on this writers cricket side, no place you'll find,
cause I'm the leader of my all feminine hareem
and as you know in cricket, the captain always picks the team! 

Author's Note

You all know the rules of the game by now !!

Reviews

[Woody]

you ARE something else, Tom! like many here, I know next to nothing about cricket, except perhaps that it's a damn nuisance when I'm trying to sleep at night and it starts its racket under my window. can't abide the critter.
anyhow, this is a clever poem and a wonderful tribute to some of the great poets here, though, I confess, I'm mildly surprised my name is not among them but, hey, you can't fit everybody, can you?

[Tom]

No chance Woody, you're the wrong gender but good try mate !,

[jacob erin-cilberto]

nice allegory and nice tribute to some mighty find writerscafe poets...


jacob

[Tom]

Indeed they are Jacob and thank you kindly !

[Sheila Kline]

Oh, you are ever the darling of the Cafe and your observations and attention to those who are a part of your esteemed team are once again appreciated by one of the Queens of The Realm. I therefore knight you as, "Sir Tom" of The Writer's Cafe Cricket Kingdom.
Love it my dear friend!! Thank you for such grand entertainment and fun!!!!! And, it is even better than last year's so must be in perfect stance for a stellar season!!!!
Of course, it is a favorite! It's the "Queenly" thing to do......lol

[Tom]

I am truly honoured your Highness !

[Marie]

Actually, I'm still confused about the rules of the game, but this is a great poem. The allegory is perfect.

[Tom]

Likewise I am honoured Queen Marie, you understood the poem and that is all that matters !

[Robbie~xoxo~]

You know what Tom?.... I'm starting to get the hang of this sport. lol ;D

You're a pretty persuasive Captain to have such a talented group of beautiful players... and they can write their arses off too! Nice!!!

I'm happy to be on your team, my sweet friend! ;)

I truly enjoy coming back to read this wonderful piece!~xoxo~:)

[Tom]

Thank you my wonderful super spin twin !!

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Hmnn...very nice and cool, Tom. You have chosen the best players for your cafe cricket team. LOL

You're having fun with words again. I enjoyed reading. Thanks for the share. =)

[Tom]

Thank you Dhaye and yes indeed, lots of fun !

[Frieda P]

OMG I adore this, how you anchored your beloved cricket and poetry is awe inspiring....truly! An above average attacking shot, home run...this one bites the black hole, all you needed was some chin music to circle the powerplay out. A cow shot and a cutter all in one. ha, you thought I was paying attention didtcha Captain?! I'm still cheering you on Tom, c'mon girls lets flash that bat and em what we got!

100 Googlys!

[Tom]

I am indeed impressed Frieda but then again I shouldn't really be, after all you are my team's star player ! Many thanks for you wonderful review !!

[Frieda P]

Oh good, I was worrying if they were right....! Thank YOU, you made my day!!

[Tom]

Spot on my dear !!!

[Frieda P]

Woo doing the happy cricket dance, ha is there a name for that also? ;)

[Tom]

Don't know Friieda but keep on dancing!

[Lydia Shutter]

So you think I can outfox some of those roughhousing players, do you? Well I am getting ready to throw my words up and have them bounce off the moon right now.....as long as you promise to catch them, dear Tom! :) I am honored I am part of your wonderful poem. Love the rhyming and the humor in this one. You are very talented, my friend...and you can coach my team anytime! Great work. Lydi**

[Tom]

Thank you Lydia and yes indeed, only the very best make my winning team !