Hyannisport on the Hudson

Do you remember the films of the Kennedys in Hyannisport playing football on the lawn?

It seems like such an idyllic scene. Tossing around the ball in a friendly game of touch football with no referees and probably no score being kept either. Just friends and fun.

It all started Thanksgiving eve.

I was startled and shaken when I heard a noise
A shout and whoop coming from Dubois.
Ten little boys running in the park
Must be trouble since it was almost dark.

What evil do they bring? What danger to all?
None I soon saw- they were playing football.

They played for three hours, maybe for more
The ran, jumped and caught til their bodies were sore.
Playing under the lamplight alongside the street
One team was the winner but there was no defeat.

What joy did they bring? What pleasure to all?
Ten little boys- they were playing football.

The boys have been back many times. They play football in Downing Park.