Rest in peace George
you may not know it
but you touched the lives
of many
and made a difference.
I was too young
when you were at your
brillant best,
but I saw a video once.
You were playing against England.
You weaved your way
past England's world class
defenders,
and had only Gordan Banks
then the best goalkeeper
in the world
to beat.
You could have scored,
but no,
that would have been
way too easy
for you.
Instead,
you took the ball back,
dribbled past
the same defenders
AGAIN,
then dribbled past
Gordan Banks,
and stroked the ball
into an empty net.
At that time,
I knew I witnessed
a moment
of pure magic.
I saw how
you went down,
drinking your frustrations
away.
And alcohol finally
killed you.
George,
I feel your pain.
You had so much
to offer,
there was so much
more to be won,
but the years
have a way
of robbing brillance
away.
If only you could
roll back the years
and delight us
with your gift
again.
Even Wayne Rooney
would be humbled.
Made me laugh
or cry,
when our scholars
are made to think
they're actually
gifted.
Rest well George,
much more than others
you truly deserve
eternal peace.
