Come to Think of It: A Chicago Sports Thanksgiving Poem

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Thanks to Tom Ricketts, who purchased the team,

Here’s to someday achieving our World Series dream.

Thanks go to the Blackhawks, wearing the Indian so proud,

With their ambassadors in tow and the roar of the crowd

Here’s to the hope of a change for the Bears,

The fans are not lovie-ing his passionless stares

Thanks to the Bulls for at least making a run,

This season may not impress, but the Celts series sure was fun

The Fightin’ Illini were a wreck and a mess,

At least the Wildcats gave us some upsets to witness

Thanks to Marian Hossa, who made a triumphant debut,

Eight in a row lookin’ ‘Buf as they do

Kenny is thanking his San Diego treat,

Hoping that Jake brings ‘em back from defeat

Thanks to the youngsters who make up our teams

Names like Toews, Kane, Rose, and Beckham filling our dreams

Here’s to the final curtain for all-too-sweet Lou

Retiring to Tampa after the season is through

Thanks to the honesty spewing from the Blizzard of Oz,

A refreshing alternative to the Lovie façade

Thanks to the Fire and Wolves, you thought I forgot

In a crowded landscape there's always a spot

And here’s one final "Thanks" to you "Creatures" out there,

With Thanksgiving wishes filling the air.