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Beyond Greatness

Congratulations to Spain, the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Champions (in their first-ever Women's World Cup Final), after defeating England 1-0 today! Congratulations also to The Lionesses. In addition to winning the European Championship last year, this is the first time England reached the Women's World Cup championship, and it is also the first time an England team has reached a World Cup final since the men's team won in 1966. So Spain and England can stand proud as game changers, in harmony with this year's World Cup theme: "Beyond Greatness!"


La Roja on top
England and Spain's brand new day—
both teams game changers

Copyright © Mark Toney | Year Posted 2023

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Heidi Sands Date: 8/22/2023 6:30:00 AM Very exciting and fun. Thanks for sharing :) Login to Reply Mark Toney Date: 8/22/2023 9:49:00 AM You're very welcome, Heidi. Yes, the Women's World Cup was very exciting and fun, and that's what I tried to capture with my poem describing the final match. Thank you for stopping by :)

Hiya Sharma Date: 8/22/2023 2:38:00 AM Wow, I'm happy for both the teams and your wordsmithery is splendid.. Brilliantly and creatively written, perfectly capturing the essence of the victory achieved by both! Login to Reply Mark Toney Date: 8/22/2023 9:44:00 AM Thank you for the "Wow," Hiya, and your encouraging comments. You are very gracious! I'm glad you liked the haibun :)

Sam Kauffman Date: 8/21/2023 1:17:00 PM Congratulations indeed to both teams Mark. I love your haibun that masterfully incorporates history, tribute and poetry in a seamless story and poetic beauty. Truly "Game changers" now immortalized in the pages of sport! Blessings! Login to Reply Mark Toney Date: 8/22/2023 9:40:00 AM You made my day, Sam, with your thoughtful and encouraging comment. Much appreciated!