In the realm of football's mighty domain,
A legend graced the pitch with skill untamed.
Pele, the King, his name forever revered,
A maestro whose brilliance will never fade.
Born on October 23, 1940, in Brazil's embrace,
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, his birth name embraced.
From the streets of Bauru, a star did emerge,
With passion in his heart, he would the world surge.
With grace and finesse, he danced on the field,
A symphony of artistry, his moves revealed.
From the heavens, his feet seemed to receive,
The secrets of football, he would faithfully conceive.
In black and yellow, the Santos shirt adorned,
Pele's journey began, where a legend was born.
With goals aplenty and trophies amassed,
His talent, unmatched, left opponents aghast.
In '58, on Swedish soil he amazed,
As a mere teenager, his brilliance blazed.
A World Cup victory, Brazil's golden dawn,
Pele's star ascended, the world looked on.
The '70 World Cup, a spectacle divine,
Pele led Brazil, a team so sublime.
With elegance and vision, he orchestrated the show,
A third triumph secured, his legacy would grow.
O Pele, the King, with a thousand goals scored,
In each strike, a tale of victory and reward.
His magic touched hearts, his smile lit up the sky,
A symbol of joy, his spirit soared high.
Beyond the pitch, his impact reached far and wide,
An ambassador of peace, with love as his guide.
Inspiring generations, his legacy strong,
The King of football, forever he'll belong.
Though the final whistle has now been blown,
Pele's aura and legend will forever be known.
In the annals of football, his name engraved,
A King among kings, a legacy saved.
So let the echoes of his greatness ring, Pele,
the King, football's eternal king.
His artistry, his grace, his spirit untamed,
In our hearts and memories, his legacy remains.