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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28th July 2026 at 9:40 pm
Hi Denys. Thanks for your kind words. I could have mentioned Dixie Dean but decided not to.
Best wishes, mate
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26th July 2026 at 3:47 pm
Great knowledge of Everton history, Joe.
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23rd July 2026 at 6:54 pm
Hi Jason,
Sorry I forgot to congratulate you on your excellent poem as well.
Keep well
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23rd July 2026 at 6:43 pm
Hi Jason,
Thanks so much for your kind words about Kevin Keegan, a footballer of legendary status and deeply missed.
Best wishes
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23rd July 2026 at 12:01 pm
Thank you, Crispin. I will defo encorage my bunch to contribute and will of course clear it with staff room.
Many thanks
Jase
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22nd July 2026 at 6:48 pm
Great poem Jase.
You are a man of my own heart …
And great to hear that you your students poems from our site.
Keep on and more please
if ever some of your students write anything suitable for here and most importantly they give you permission to publish them, you can always do so under your name referencing their names and the school..and year.
Best Crispin
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22nd July 2026 at 10:29 am
I think this is best thing I have read so far about the legend. Thanks
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22nd July 2026 at 10:22 am
One of the greats, inspired my generation of school kids in the 80s
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23rd May 2026 at 3:35 pm
Hi Crispin,
Thanks for the featured poem for the Arsenal Premier League victory. I love that photo showing the Arsenal ladies and fans in full rattle and rosette mode. I’ve seen it before quite a few times and, I think, a bit iconic. I think it was before the Gunners victory against Liverpool in the 1950 FA Cup Final. Great photograph.
Thanks
Joe
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8th May 2026 at 4:21 pm
Thanks for that Joe. Yes it’s been some season we had a blip but came out of it and finished strong. A mate of mine supports West Ham here in Coventry and my next door neighbour is a Spurs supporter, and both are getting edgy ! I like the Championship though as it’s competitive and has some good teams, players, and fans. Anyway we are back in the top flight and who knows what will happen ?
Cheers. Kev.
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