This & That

Match Of The Century

By Donna L Martin

It was the match of the century, everyone said.

Goliath over Davey by more than a head.

But Davey knew how this usually goes

As he led with his left and lightening fast toes

With a jump spin side kick that dazzled and dazed

And left poor Goliath with eyes a bit glazed

His friends later asked how he won with such ease?

“It’s really no secret, I just eat my wheaties!”

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