Poems tagged ‘Women's World Cup’
Ruined By A Kiss
we gazed enchanted here at home
as swept along each day
through early morning matches
on evenings far away
we sensed a #Me Too moment
a raised and valiant fist
the tournament that ebbed and flowed
until the dreaded kiss
we watched as bold newcomers shone
and favourites headed home
the Lionesses reached new heights
but they were not alone
as diff’rences on paper
for those without support
exposed a game still governed
by male power and thought
was I alone in feeling
excited how it’s grown
the stunning vibe among the fans
out there and back at home?
as rank outsiders shone then fell
and penalties were missed
how sad that now it’s over
we focus on a kiss
and how sad too that Spain’s success
unfolded in it’s way
to then be overshadowed
and tainted on that day
for though the Women’s game’s advanced
there’s still so much to do
it’s time for men to move aside
as we embrace the new
those dinosaurs who ruled so long
no longer can exist
we will not let this moment
be ruined by a kiss
Spain Triumph ~ WWC23
so near yet so far
what a tournament it’s been
Spain a class above
WWC23~The Gold
The Gold is near
Someone will be the winner
“The Ladies don’t fear” I sing
Congratulations to the Lionesses
The Gold is near
Someone wil be the winner
The Ladies don’t fear
It’s…. (nearly!)
It’s coming home!
It is….
Isn’t it?
Not to wash or cook or clean
But on achievement of a dream
Where the Ladies
Will be lauded, applauded, and awarded
The freedom of every city
Achieving legendary status forevermore
Names rolling off the tongue
In the same way
We once extolled
Banks, Moore, Charlton(s), Ball, et al
And Peters and Hurst;
Intriguingly and frustratingly
The men have been cursed
With more than 30 years of hurt –
In fact, nearly double that;
But the Ladies have been super
Giving nobody any licence
To rhyme Earps with twerps
Or to align Bronze with third
But only to recognize how the games have spurred
Anticipation, hope
And to announce that the future is bright………. Millie Bright!
Time To Bring it Home ~ WWC 23
there again at last
Lionesses on the brink
time to bring it home ~
(Australia 1-3 England)
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cagey from the start
settled in the late last show
La Roja are through
(Spain 2-1 Sweden)
England & Australia Next WWC ’23
~ Australia 0-0 France (AET 7-6 Pens)~
passion and belief
see Matilda semis bound
aurevoir Les Bleus
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~ England 2-1 Columbia ~
in a tough affair
Lionesses fight with fire
can we now believe?
England & Australia Last Eight Bound ~ WWC ’23
~ England 0-0 Nigeria (4-2 pens)
rollercoaster time
second best and down to ten
Kelly sees us through
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~ Australia 2-0 Denmark ~
Bold Matidas shine
Danes go out without a shout
as Sam Kerr returns
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England- Denmark- Netherlands & USA (just!) Advance – WWC ’23
~ China 1-6 England ~
Lionesses purr
roaring through to last sixteen
Lauren James sublime
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~ Haiti 0-2 Denmark ~
Harder shines for Danes
Haiti leave with heads held high
Matildas beware
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~ Portugal 0-0 USA ~
poor from USA
pushed all game by Portugal
just a post away
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~ Vietnam 0-7 Netherlands ~
Dutch in cruise control
find their shooting boots at last
as they top the group
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Australia Nigeria Japan & Spain Through WWC ’23
~ Canada 0-4 Australia ~
waltzing on they go
bold Matildas find their best
Canada are out
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~ Ireland 0-0 Nigeria ~
flying safely through
Super Falcons battle on
Ireland win respect
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~ Japan 4-0 Spain ~
Japan top the group
Spain collapse but still survive
after four goal blitz
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~ Costa Rica 1-3 Zambia ~
in this dead rubber
Zambia impress too late
as both team depart
I’ll Write On My Own~ WWC ’23
I’ll write on my own
I’ll write on my own – whatever
I’ll write on my own
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~ Germany 1-2 Columbia ~
history is made
brave Columbia hit late
to stun Germany
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~ South Korea 0-1 Morocco ~
first goal and first win
finds Morroco still in mix
needing goals galore
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~ Norway 6-0 Phillipines ~
hat trick hero Haug
hits the Phillipines for six
as Norway proceed
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joe morris
28th April 2024
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26th April 2024
joe morris
25th April 2024
Denys E. W. Jones
25th April 2024
kevin halls
23rd April 2024
Alex Saynor
23rd April 2024
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23rd April 2024
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22nd April 2024
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21st April 2024
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20th April 2024
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29th April 2024 at 2:47 pm
Hi Denys,
Yes Richard Williams you’re a brilliant wordsmith, my friend. When I first saw your football poetry I thought it was the superb Guardian sports and music writer. I once had the honour of sitting next to Richard Williams while at the Independent on the sports desk. He writes about music and sport with immense knowledge and authority. I’ve read a couple of Richard’s books recently. Great writer rather like you Richard Williams the Pompey fan. Congratulations on promotion.
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28th April 2024 at 5:59 pm
Thanks Denys. Yes your replay poem was superb.
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26th April 2024 at 4:46 pm
Nice work, Joe. You were quick off the mark with that! Good one from Richard Williams too I see.
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25th April 2024 at 7:33 pm
Hi Denys,
Thanks mate. I’ll do it now.
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25th April 2024 at 1:56 pm
Thanks Joe,
you might like to write a poem yourself on the same subject…
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23rd April 2024 at 4:03 pm
Hi Denys
With you all the way on the abolition of FA Cup replays. What are they doing to the game?
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23rd April 2024 at 3:59 pm
Hi Crispin,
Yes sorry mate. Villa are still in Europe. Mistake rectified.
Cheers
Joe
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20th April 2024 at 12:04 pm
Hi Joe
Shouldn’t your title read your poem Farewell Europe England to everyone exccept Aston Villa ?
I know you mention them in your poem , but I do feel sorry for Villa re the national press .
Largely ignored. the hype was was all about Man City & Arsenal with a bit of a nod to the Hammers..but hardly a mention of Villa..
So well done to them
C
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19th March 2024 at 8:00 am
Hi Crispin. Chris Sutton on the radio has gone for a Chelsea v Coventry final. As we know anything can happen in the Cup, and I reckon we can go to the final.
We’re still in with a chance of the play offs too, so lots to go for.
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19th March 2024 at 7:41 am
Hey Kev
Let the masses drool over their odds on City v Unted Final, but who knows how pressure can hit.
Cov and Chels will be rightly labelled as having no chance..but hey …stranger things have happened..
so Chelsea v Coventry…that’s the Final for us!
Best
C
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