“Nooligan” by Roger McGough
As much as this poem is humour, pointing out the teenage bluster and posturing inherent to boys of that age, it was also a profound learning tool for me. I came to see, and mentally label, school bullies and violent idiots as “nooligans”. I saw through their mask. So, here’s proof that poetry has had an effect on me.
Nooligan
by Roger McGough
I’m a nooligan
dont give a toss
in our class
I’m the boss
(well, one of them)
I’m a nooligan
got a nard ‘ead
step out of line
and youre dead
(well, bleedin)
I’m a nooligan
I spray me name
all over town
footballs me game
(well, watchin)
I’m a nooligan
violence is fun
gonna be a nassassin
or a hired gun
(well, a soldier) |
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October 20th, 2007 at 9:31 am
I remember that one too. Did you just find your Roger McGough book of poetry?
November 9th, 2007 at 11:11 am
could someone try and make up another verse using the same style !!
When you do could you please put it up here !!
I’v been trying to think of on e as this is really my favourite poem !!