Warnie 

It was the Ball of the Century

That left Gatting in dismay 

And for a cricket loving nation,

A legend was born that day.

A right arm spin bowler 

Was here to play the game,

A good looking boy next door

Shane Warne was his name.

His mastery of Leg spin

Tore the Poms apart

The commentators gushed

As he revived a dying art.

A blonde haired blue eyed hero 

Was here to save the day 

His freaky right-armed leg break

Left England in disarray .

Seven hundred and eight

 test wickets to his name 

And handy right armed batsman

 Is how he rose to fame.

He had his share of trouble

He was a larrikin of sorts

But everyone forgave him 

‘Cause he was King of his sport. 

A generous heart and spirit 

Won respect from all his peers

Whether on the field playing

Or kicking back with beers.

Friend of royals and rockstars

But Aussie through and through

No matter where he went 

He always stayed true blue.

A nations heart is broken 

We’ve lost a favourite son,

I hope he’s up in heaven 

Playing with The Don.

Bowling down that leg break 

And watch it come back in 

Knock the bails flying 

Hail ,The King of Spin!

By Julie Scott (www.juliespoems.com)