Don't Ever Ask a Centipede

Don't ever ask a centipede
to play a game of soccer.
Remember, he has 50 pairs
of sneakers in his locker.

He dribbles 50 soccer balls
with 50 pairs of shoes,
and kicks them all concurrently.
He doesn't often lose.

He's such a fierce competitor
that, if you ever meet,
at first you'll see his hundred legs
and then you'll see defeat.

Copyright © 2009 Kenn Nesbitt
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	On Aug 18, 2010 cameron duns from australia wrote: i think it was so good it made me laugh at it
	On Aug 12, 2010 KIM from USA wrote: I loved this poem!..since i love soccer...its my life!!
	On Jul 29, 2010 Muhammad Qasim from Pakistan wrote: Really! it's good. i appreciate the person who use that such kind of language. it's interesting...Good...
	On Jul 28, 2010 shrey from india wrote: nice nice poem on soccer if u luv soccer u will play and if u don't luv soccer then also u play
	On Jul 26, 2010 justin bieber lover from Aus wrote: so cute kenny!!

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