I was evidently not ready to return to teaching and my failure to get the job was a relief. I needed to tread the beaches of Cádiz a little longer and blow the cobwebs of Vigo from my memory. I took up jogging in order to regain my confidence and spirit. Just a short run along to the harbour wall and back. I was in recovery and would soon be able to compete again on the world stage. On one occasion the fog came in off the sea so quickly, that I had to feel my way back home like a blind man.
I’m the new George BestComing into formA playmakerPatrolling the wingIn the Atlantic fogFeeling sad for the rest.My plea for floodlights and an orange ball is ignoredI hear “Come in number 11, your time is up”A splash of Bovril runs down my neck“Only dribble I’ve seen all afternoon”“The new George Best my arse”“He’s a fucking donkey”“Donkey Hote, hee haw”Next week they will chant my name.
| Copyright © | Steve Porter, 2004 |
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By the same author  | There are no more works at Badosa.com |
| Date of publication | August 2006 |
| Collection | Global Fiction |
| Permalink | https://badosa.com/n250-21 |
I have read some poems by Steven Porter and I liked them very much. He has a big poetry knowledge and a large sensitivity to write poems. Now I'm interested in his new book The Iberian Horsehoe because I want to know his point of view about Spanish people and about my country. I would like you to publish more things by Steven Porter.
Just a note to let you know how much I dislike Steve Porter's The Iberian Horseshoe. His arrogance makes me believe he's an American in disguise. Cheers,
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