HAT TRICK

In honor of my nephew, Thompson Schuler Teague, upon the occasion of his graduation from High School...

HAT TRICK

 

A kid whose future knows no bounds,

In him, looks, talent and brains are found!

From us will be heard no discouraging sound:

For this kid: our Thompson!

 

A budding man who knows his Lord,

In whom is much potential stored

For whom “Christian” is more than a word:

Is this kid: our Thompson!

 

Expertly crafted, a delight to all

In class, at church, at home, in rink

Mighty mounts shall to him fall

Whatever goals he sets, I think

 

Are his to be conquered; his ice is slick"

Destined is he for one grand Hat Trick!

 

 

Mark Teague

May 31, 2012

Author's Note

It has been gently pointed out to me that not everyone is famoiliar with the term "hat trick", which, as I knew it WAS familiar to my nephew, I hadn't bothered explaining. A "Hat Trick", in hockey, is what it is called when a single player scores three goals in a single game, a very rare and some would say magical event. The term probably refers to that old magician's standby of pulling a rabbit (or doves or handkerchiefs) from a hat.

Reviews

[poetry lover]

I am touched that you write so beautifully about your nephew. I hope you had a wonderful visit on the occasion of his graduation.
~eleanor

[Muse]

great note to the readers...I feel more smart...smarter... :)))

[Muse]

He sounds like a prodigy child. One to smile and brag about. The title is catchy. Life has many stepping stones....each step can be tricky. For some it's an easy cool trick...a toss of a hat. For others the trick turns into a trip. They stumble onto the next experience...and we call those growing pains. I hope your nephew has more tricks than trips. Thank you for sharing...what I would call a lovely tribute to his future successes. :))))