Edward Ibeh Poet Choka

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

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Phoenix, Risen

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 July 20, 2018 at 6:01 PM Quite a comeback Edward, and reading your words, the scenes return. well done in Mark's World Cup contest, James :) Edward Ibeh July 20, 2018 at 11:13 PM Thank you, James!

Line Gauthier July 20, 2018 at 9:37 AM You transmit the energy and excitement very well, Edward. Well done and congrats on your well deserved win. Edward Ibeh July 20, 2018 at 1:20 PM Thank you so much, Line!:-)

Eve Roper July 17, 2018 at 1:40 PM Congratulations on your great well written win, Edward. Hugs Eve Edward Ibeh July 17, 2018 at 1:43 PM Thank you very much, Eve! xoxo

Susan Gentry July 17, 2018 at 1:35 PM Back to congratulate you on your win. Well done! :) Edward Ibeh July 17, 2018 at 1:44 PM Thank you so much, Susan!*hugs*

Roy Pett July 17, 2018 at 10:43 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Edward with your well written Choka. :)) Edward Ibeh July 17, 2018 at 1:45 PM Thanks so much, Roy!

Gregory Richard Barden July 17, 2018 at 2:54 AM Big congratulations on your win in Mark's World Cup contest, Edward - blessings and best wishes, my friend! :-) Edward Ibeh July 17, 2018 at 6:07 AM Thank you so much, Greg!:-)

Mark Toney July 16, 2018 at 9:11 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 July 17, 2018 at 6:12 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 July 3, 2018 at 4:53 PM Good luck in contest. I like the style. And he's so right. It ain't over till it's over. :) Edward Ibeh July 3, 2018 at 6:28 PM Many thanks for the wonderful support, Susan!:-)

Lyric Man July 3, 2018 at 7:14 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 July 3, 2018 at 1:17 PM Very true statements! Thanks for the comments and visit, Dave!