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Chris Maples

About Chris Maples

Chris is likely the tallest poet ever to have a poem published. Heavily influenced by Jon Cooper Clarke, he tries to find fun in the mundane. Chris is 53, father of four and far fatter than he wished.
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Football Fans, By: Chris Maples

October 24, 2024 by Chris Maples

Football Fans, By: Chris Maples

Shouting, screamingFavourite teaming,Blokes and kids, faces beamingThe team kick off, in too tight kit‘He fouled him ref!, blind old git’The enemy scores, crowd roarsbreak the laws!They’re mental!Invading grassy shoresBut.It’s only a tame, meaningless gameBut not for, fans of our club, whoThinkThen drinkThen fartAnd drinkClubhouse barNo place aroundCan match the unbearable … [Read more...] about Football Fans, By: Chris Maples

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