I am not a “Leafs” fan, but somehow I can relate to their pain
You see I am a “Buffalo Bills” faithful and the playoffs are here again
I know they are different sports, but both franchises have had great teams
Through the past five decades, they haven’t fulfilled any of our dreams
Way back in 1967 was the last time the “Maple Leafs” were crowned
Since then none of their teams have been able to reach the final round
They have won thirteen “Stanley Cups” second only to the “Canadiens” who have twenty four
The credo from their loyal fans is “Just Once More”
This team has a winning history but that isn’t the worst
If the “Bills” win the “Superbowl”, this will be their first!
They were “AFL” champions in 1964 and 1965
Haven’t won anything after the league expansion in 1970 arrived
Like the “Leafs” they have had great teams but they have fallen short
That’s why they are so similar even though they are different sports
To be the champion in the “NHL” you have to win sixteen games in your playoff run
In the “NFL” the path is shorter but if you lose one game, you’re done!
Hockey is an endurance sport, so many games to play
You could lose three matches in a series and still go all the way
I’m hoping that the “Bills” beat the “Broncos” and come up with a victory
This is a matchup that I am nervous to see
I witnessed all four “Superbowl” games in the nineties when they were denied
I can still hear the commentators “Norwood’s kick is just a little wide”!
Those four years in a row of losses, I admit took quite a toll on me
This must be how the “Leafs” faithful feel, agree or disagree?
I’m hoping the “Bills” survive the weekend to live another day
There are a lot of experts predicting that they could go all the way
If you are reading this now, their fate has been sealed
The game will be over and the winning team will be revealed
There are going to be some upsets, but I hope they are able to continue in their quest
If they are still in the running, the next round will be an even bigger test
If they are successful, I’ll be there again next week to cheer
However, should they lose, I’ll be like the “Leafs” fans, “wait until next year”!
The Black Sheep Poet 