Gentle Jam

"Rugby is a good occasion for keeping thirty bullies far from the center of the city"  ~  Oscar Wilde

from first drop-kick
through end of the match 
 bulky forwards and speedy backs
endure painful hits
raking cleats ~ leg knocks

tough ruggers pretending
they're not bloodied and hurt
~~ because everyone knows
it takes leather balls
to play rugby

"Rugby is a game played by gentlemen

Football is a game played by barbarians"

Oscar Wilde