Penguins Can Fly
A villanelle about the Pittsburgh Penguins' five Stanley Cups
In Pittsburgh steel, the Penguins rise and claim,
With Sidney Crosby leading through the fray,
Five Stanley Cups have etched their golden name.
From '91 with Lemieux's blinding flame,
To '92, they struck again, no delay
In Pittsburgh steel, the Penguins rise and claim.
The drought was long, but 2009 they tamed,
Malkin and Fleury turned the tide their way,
Five Stanley Cups have etched their golden name.
In '16 and '17, back-to-back they reigned,
Crosby's captaincy made rivals pay,
In Pittsburgh steel, the Penguins rise and claim.
Through eras bright and shadows, they proclaimed
Their dynasty in black and gold array—
Five Stanley Cups have etched their golden name.
So let the Igloo echoes ring the same:
The Pens forever fight and never sway.
In Pittsburgh steel, the Penguins rise and claim,
Five Stanley Cups have etched their golden name.
About the Creator
Clyde E. Dawkins
I'm a big sports fan, especially hockey, and I've been a fan of villainesses since I was eight! My favorite shows are The Simpsons and Family Guy, etc.
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