Poems, like matches, come thick and fast this time of year! I felt the amazing pink sky that appeared just before the start of the second half was quite poetic, more so than the game itself, so I focused on that. The result, and other results, left us sitting in the pink in second.

By the way, I don’t know if anyone’s reading these, but if you are I wish you a happy and prosperous new year!

Ipswich Town 2:1 Oxford United, 01/01/2026

Two One And Tickled Pink

A year anew
in deepest blue rolls through
a painting, pure.
A feint, a rush, a brushstroke, lush.
A blend, assured, azure.
Aloof Cajuste, like liquid, purred
and poured around Azor.
Feeding Philogene, a stream,
a score that teased at more.
The sky above this pitch of riches
blushed at Oxford’s plight.
A rush of fushsia, flushed with lilac highlights;
a gallant fight.
As musty dusk descends there’s just enough
to win the prize.
Second, in the pink beneath
these salmon Suffolk skies.

jalapenosteve added 10:24 - Jan 3 The Flashing Smile, no idea who you are but you are truly gifted. Always on the button and always, well, poetic!
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The_Flashing_Smile added 19:54 - Jan 3 That's very kind Steve, thanks!
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PhilsAngels added 13:21 - Jan 5 Read everyone just so you know. Happy new year to you too. They are all excellent
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dunkleberrydog added 09:55 - Jan 12 You should be published!
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StowTractor added 10:54 - Jan 15 are you doing one for the FA Cup match?
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The_Flashing_Smile added 18:09 - Jan 16 No, sorry Stow, all 42 league games was the challenge!
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