Chasing the Dream

France is the stage for the drama to come
   Victory for others and defeat for some
   Chasing the dream to be number one
 As up and down the field they run

 The "Matildas" got a much needed win
    After defeating Brazil three to two
    They will play today, an when the match begins
 They are hoping the 'Reggae Girlz' dont give them the blues

 Brazil will battle Italy in a do or die
    A loss may bring them to tears
    As samba rhythms rise to the sky
  Victory could be theirs if they dare

 The World Cup trophy is the most prized of all
   In a game most call football
   This month, the women will give it a whirl
 To see who will be crowned queens of the world! 

 6-18-19
 2019 Fifa Women's World Cup Contest
 Sponsor: Mark Toney
 Matildas: Nickname for Australian Soccer Team
 Reggae Girlz: Nickname for Jamaican Soccer Team.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 7/17/2019 9:51:00 PM
Your thoughts chase moments across the sky. Congratulations Joseph, on this win. :) Brandy
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Date: 7/13/2019 12:19:00 AM
Super, Joseph. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 7/12/2019 3:20:00 PM
Joseph, your poem captures the essence of the entire tournament, and I love your specific references to the teams. Congratulations on your win in my contest! ~Mark
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Joseph May
Date: 7/12/2019 9:44:00 PM
Thank you for my placement Mark
Date: 7/6/2019 2:18:00 AM
Great poem Joseph - Women's football is on the rise, both mens and womens teams looking for 1st prize - But hooray for women football teams - I admire their tenacity, enthusiasm, thrill, comradeship and excitement when they win - very well penned. Hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 7/4/2019 3:52:00 PM
Loved this Joseph! Not into soccer but still a winner with me!;)
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Date: 6/26/2019 12:41:00 PM
I like the rhyme and the flow of this account, Joseph. And, as a bonus, I even found out some of what's going on in the World Cup, whereas I'm usually clueless! Thanks for the education. :) gw
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Date: 6/24/2019 8:43:00 AM
This is a fun one!
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Date: 6/19/2019 11:24:00 PM
I enjoy watching, while lingering in something poetic. :) Your thoughts take me there in the moment. Hooray for the Winners. Attitude makes all the difference, when a team loses. This is so beautifully written and presented. ~ Brandy
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Date: 6/19/2019 10:08:00 PM
good thing you know about this stuff. Means you can write for the contest. Well done, Joseph.
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Date: 6/18/2019 3:07:00 PM
enjoyed the vigor of language leading to the anticipation of triumph... play ball, joseph... greeat one!...huggs
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Date: 6/18/2019 10:15:00 AM
I enjoyed reading the play by play world cup update..so many fans of this game..so much energy this game has..your poem gives them a voice..and applause. Well done, Joseph.
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Joseph May
Date: 6/18/2019 10:26:00 AM
Thank you Vijay, its a game full of excitement and drama..
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