It has been quite a spell since I had a poem to write
The fact is that I have been watching the NHL playoffs each and every night
Last evening the “Oilers” and the “Leafs” advanced to the next round
If one of them wins twelve more games they will be crowned
It has taken “Toronto” nineteen years to accomplish what they just done
So nice to see two “Canadian” teams still in this playoff run
Three series are still undecided and all have that seventh game to play
There may be a couple of major upsets happening along the way
Last year’s champion, “Colorado” and “Boston” which was the best team this year
If “Seattle” and “Florida” defeat them tonight, these two teams just disappear
A lot of overtime in this first round and most games have been great
It is bound to get even more exciting when these teams are reduced to eight
It is just amazing watching what these athletes are able to do
Even more exciting that the stands are packed to watch them too
During the “Covid” crisis, the game just didn’t have that appeal
Now with their fans in attendance, they play with more zeal
I can relax and watch each game because I have no horse in this race
This season was tough for me because I wanted my “Hawks” to finish in last place
Things didn’t of course work out quite my way
The draft lottery is scheduled on the eighth of May
My team finished one point out of last place and thirtieth overall
The fate of my teams future is dependent on a plastic ball
To think that they beat “Boston” in one of their last games of the season
We lost our bottom position for that very reason
It would be nice to see them get that first selection
This certainly could help them with their resurrection
They will get a pick in the top three
Will they get the first selection? We will have to wait and see
I am hours from the next match and must be on my way
I am intending on watching ever playoff game they play
As far as my poetry goes, is there another one coming soon?
If I continue with this hockey addiction, perhaps the middle of June?
The Black Sheep Poet 