Just rushed to do late minute shopping,
Been running through isles, junk food hopping.
Bought sausages, pretzels and potato chips,
And anything else that’s good for the hips.

Tomorrow night out house will be full,
Of screaching males losing their cool.
Germany is playing in South Africa,
And today a team is playing against America.

Balloons that look like soccer balls,
Are on top of the tables and all our walls.
The German and the US flag are up on the mast,
Oh bliss, soccer is here, alas alas!!!

First our neighbours, friends, and family
Will gather and barbeque quite merrily,
at 9:00 PM the game begins,
Heaven help our home, if Germany doesn’t win.

My mom, who is 89 yrs. old,
Will watch with the men; yes, she’s bold.
Me? I’ll stick fat earplugs into my ears
Drink cold beer and yell cheers cheers cheers!
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