“Cantona’s Collar”, written and performed by Musa Okwonga

“Cantona’s Collar”, written and performed by Musa Okwonga

“Cantona’s Collar”, written and performed by Musa Okwonga

“Cantona’s Collar”, written and performed by Musa Okwonga

I’m everywhere that Eric is -
His shirts, I crown -
And, like excessive volume,
Some would turn me down.

I’m white iron, defiant from my toes to tip,
Yes, I am France’s most famous cliff
And Eric’s two-point plan for winning a derby 
Is: number one, lace boots; then, two:
Starch me.

I’ve seen umpteen glorious battle-scenes;
Look, I am football’s Bayeux Tapestry -
And for those who say of me “whoa, he’s arrogant”
I have two words:
“Trophy cabinet.”

Filmed by Jon D Barker. Football x Poetry x King Cantona. It’s a beautiful thing.