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Like Yogi Berra once said, "It ain't over til its over"

Down two to zero Belgium rose like a Phoenix Flying out of the ashes Of defeat. They came They equalized, they triumphed Over Japan. They play on... Japan bids adieu Who saw their defeat coming? I didn't see it coming Up two to zero In second half. And they lost? A great comeback by Belgium 2018 World Cup Poetry Contest/Winner(4th Place) Sponsored by: Mark Toney Match: Belgium Vs. Japan Date written and posted: 07/02/2018

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James Fraser

Date: 7/20/2018 6:01:00 PM

Quite a comeback Edward, and reading your words, the scenes return. well done in Mark's World Cup contest, James :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/20/2018 11:13:00 PM

Thank you, James!

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/20/2018 9:37:00 AM

You transmit the energy and excitement very well, Edward. Well done and congrats on your well deserved win.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/20/2018 1:20:00 PM

Thank you so much, Line!:-)

Eve Roper

Date: 7/17/2018 1:40:00 PM

Congratulations on your great well written win, Edward. Hugs Eve

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/17/2018 1:43:00 PM

Thank you very much, Eve! xoxo

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/17/2018 1:35:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your win. Well done! :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/17/2018 1:44:00 PM

Thank you so much, Susan!*hugs*

Roy Pett

Date: 7/17/2018 10:43:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Edward with your well written Choka. :))

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/17/2018 1:45:00 PM

Thanks so much, Roy!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/17/2018 2:54:00 AM

Big congratulations on your win in Mark's World Cup contest, Edward - blessings and best wishes, my friend! :-)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/17/2018 6:07:00 AM

Thank you so much, Greg!:-)

Mark Toney

Date: 7/16/2018 9:11:00 PM

Edward, congratulations on making the contest a success! You've taught me two things this week. I learned more about Juneteenth than I ever knew before, and I discovered the Choka form of poetry. Much appreciated :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/17/2018 6:12:00 AM

Thank you very much for placing me, Mark!:-) I just discovered the Choka form as well. I love it and plan on exploring it much more!

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/3/2018 4:53:00 PM

Good luck in contest. I like the style. And he's so right. It ain't over till it's over. :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/3/2018 6:28:00 PM

Many thanks for the wonderful support, Susan!:-)

Lyric Man

Date: 7/3/2018 7:14:00 AM

Edward, the key to winning is to Finish Strong. You can rest until the game is over. It's the same in the game of love and the game of life. We rest when we're dead!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/3/2018 1:17:00 PM

Very true statements! Thanks for the comments and visit, Dave!