Red light

A Goalies Prayer

They shouted “Red light,”

The crowd had heckled me.

After the goal,

My head drops in agony.

 

They screamed,

With words ever so taunting.

A crowd had booed me,

Some others were laughing.

 

A goaltenders retreat,

Is to sink back in his net.

Block out the crowd,

And try to forget.

 

No more after this,

That is my aim.

Save after save,

I will win the game.

 

Here he comes,

He shoots, he scores.

Another one,

The crowd roars.

 

The coach’s call,

Again my head drops in defeat.

The sirens wailing,

I skate off and take my seat.

 

Red light, red light

They laughed and teased.

My moment of glory,

Now suddenly, deceased.

 

That’s okay,

It’s all right.

I’ll live to play,

Another night.

Author's Note

something that kicking around

Reviews

[Angel's Lady]

Well, this certainly explains what I see when I watch the Bruins play...thank you for sharing!

[Faye]

Good climax and quick pace.

[An owl on the moon]

This is a powerful glimpse into the mind of a goalie. I can't even imagine the constant fight that must take place, physically and mentally, but you capture the essence so well.

[Stacey Watts]

Very well written. I have learned so much about the great sport of hockey from you lol... I like the flow of this one.

[Journey]

After I read this, the game felt parallel to life. Never giving up even when obstacles stand in your way. Never seeing the red light pushing forward...pushing though the pain.

[Tina Kline]

Being strong despite the negativity shows someone has taught them to have a strong character. Being booed or something like that for your performance, no matter what it is, is an awful pain that seems to sit right in the pit of one's stomach.

[Deaths Cold Kiss]

the rhyme scheme was excellent, very good write

[Cassandra D.]

This was pretty good.
I loved the ending, though. The rhyming was excellent.