Think this seems to be the way with a lot of things Chris, well written though to demonstrate the plight.

Thanx for comment on my 'Why dont you get a life' poem. Glad you like it, I am looking forward to performing it, it's my kind of live piece to perform. Cant say as I'm familiar with much of Betjemans stuff Chris but its nice to be mentioned in such circles! Cheers Jeff

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Chris,
Ah memories! The old Gordon Institute, thethe smell of the embrocation...the blood (mine)after being whacked continually on the nose. Tons of enthusiasm - no skill...never even considered for the team...Nights at Bixteth street Stadium with my dad and his docker mates...Bill Carroll (the lumberjack) being felled by a blow from `Impervious` Joe Hyams - and the solitary cry of `timber!` from the back as he crumpled to the floor. `Mugs Alley`(what a place that old stadium was!)

The key word in the poem is `discipline` The end after `expect?` says it all: The `blinded`the `damage` the results of the `cuts` and the fact that it`s as clear as A.B.C. (Amateur Boxing Club.)

I like the generational implication behind your`We haven`t given them the tools`

Good poem.

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