Poetry about Football

Poems that delve into the world of football embrace the essence of this dynamic and compelling sport. They capture the raw energy, strategic prowess, and emotional intensity that define the game. These verses celebrate the spirit of competition, teamwork, and the triumphs and tribulations experienced on the gridiron.

Poems about American football often vividly depict the physicality of the sport, using powerful imagery to describe the bone-crushing tackles, the thundering clash of helmets, and the exhilarating speed and agility of players in motion.

These poems may also explore the deeper meanings of the sport. They delve into themes of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of excellence. The sport becomes a metaphor for life’s challenges, highlighting the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and unwavering dedication.

Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohio

by James Wright

โ€˜Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohioโ€™ by James Wright is a poem about working-class men attending a football game to watch their sons.ย 

James Wright's poem uses a game of football as the primary vehicle to encourage the onlooking fathers to assess their own lives. The incongruous beauty of the brutal sport brings their own choices into focus and serves to highlight the regrets they hold. The fact that their sons are capable of playing so well makes the fathers feel both hopeful and ashamed.

In the Shreve High football stadium,

I think of Polacks nursing long beers in Tiltonsville,

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Chorus of the Captains

by Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gormanโ€™s โ€˜Chorus of the Captainsโ€™ is an occasional poem written for and performed at the 52nd Super Bowl. It describes the work of three American heroes in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Football is an integral part of this piece. The poet composed this poem for, and read it at, the Superbowl, one of the most highly-watched television programs yearly in the United States.

Today we honor our three captains

For their actions and impact in

A time of uncertainty and need.

Theyโ€™ve taken the lead,

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