The Village of Roquefort

ANNUAL CHEESE ROLLING IN ROQUEFORT

This is an event you just have to see, it’s unbelievable and entry is free,
dozens and dozens of cheeses rolling down Roquefort hill,
They’re not in it for the prize money, they’re not doing it because it’s funny,
they’re simply doing it for the excitement and thrill.

And as they’re speeding down the slope, not sure if they can cope,
they’re hurting, very sore and in great pain.
and once started it’s difficult to stop, some go under, others over the top,
rolling, rolling, rolling, over again,

Many of the cheeses are bruised, their bodies feeling abused,
some not sure if they’ll ever feel alright again,
sliding through the dirt, every part of them seems to hurt,
some thinking, ‘why am I doing this, I must be insane’.

To stop going black and blue, there are some things they do,
they wear protection on their elbows and knees,
many roll up into a ball, keeping ever so small,
and most importantly, they try to avoid the trees!

There’s no prize money, no cash, nothing very flash,
there’s just the knowledge that you took part in the race,
It’s not about the speed, there’s a far more important need,
and that’s to get down safely at a quick pace.

Any problems and an ambulance is on call, in case of any break or fall,
and medics are on standby at the side of the course,
and if the ambulance is unable to pass, because of mud or slippery grass,
you’ll be rescued by a special ambulance horse.

So if you decide to roll down the hill, remember it's for the fun and thrill,
and getting involved, that's the most important part,
if you're in it just to win, then it’s probably better not to begin,
because this is an activity, that you do from the heart.