Mark Toney Poet Free verse

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8/6/2023

Sad to see the USWNT lose to Sweden. It was actually their best performance in the tournament, but it wasn't good enough.  I decided to use Edward Ibeh's Yalto poetry form instead of a haibun. Creating a haibun is too emotional. The match was emotional enough!

2023 Fifa Womens World Cup - Sweden Vs Usa

Knockout stage 
Women’s World Cup 
Sweden 
versus U. S. 
In regulation 
nil-nil score,
ditto
extra time—
P Ks 
To decide—
U. S. A.
three missed kicks seal fate 
Kudos to Musovic 
and 
The Blue and Yellow!

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Sotto Poet August 9, 2023 at 1:04 PM Tony, your poem is a marvel of exquisite description, Thanks for your comment on my page Mark Toney August 9, 2023 at 7:21 PM Lasaad, thank you for stopping by with this encouraging comment. Your "No Anchor for Rancour" poem was amazing!

The Situation August 8, 2023 at 6:50 PM Sports just arn't the same. One day I'll write about ABC,CBS,and NBC. Mark Toney August 8, 2023 at 7:52 PM Look forward to it.