Roy Pett Poet Rhyme

The Beautiful Game

Four long years have past, World Cup here at last
Thirty two teams full of hope, live their dreams
from all over our world, adorers massed 
Within Russia's realms, friendship to extremes 

Football fever, expectation from fans
Nil nil will not suffice on or off the pitch
technology enforces rules and commands 
Our beautiful game for all, poor or rich

soccer is sport, brings most nations together
With one aim our team to win is our goal
play in sun or rain whatever the weather 
skilful athletes, architects of ball control,

enjoy the comradely, pleasure and joy
cheer your home team when they score
let’s compete on the football pitch oh boy
it’s got to be better than on fields of war.

June 17 2018
2018 World Cup Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Mark Toney.

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James Fraser July 20, 2018 at 5:45 PM Big congrats Roy on your well deserved placing in Mark's World Cup contest. Isn't Football awesome, well apart the Snipers in the stands as some players appear to be blessed with their skills ;) James :) Roy Pett July 21, 2018 at 2:56 PM Thank you so much for your congratulations James, totally agree with the sentiments within your comment, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))

Line Gauthier July 20, 2018 at 9:33 AM Well penned, Roy. Congrats on your podium finish. Roy Pett July 20, 2018 at 9:39 AM Thank you so much for your congratulations Line your support is really appreciated. :))

Tom Cunningham July 18, 2018 at 5:05 PM Happy to see your poem at the top Roy, a great write with a message of hope at the end. Reminded me of that football match in the first world war where there was a lull in the hostilities and they played football. Congratulations. Tom Roy Pett July 19, 2018 at 5:15 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Tom, it was nice to see both teams in the final congratulating each other, the game certainly brings people together. :))

Eve Roper July 17, 2018 at 1:38 PM Congratulations on your great well written win, Roy. Hugs Eve Roy Pett July 17, 2018 at 4:23 PM Thank you so much for your congratulations Eve, I really appreciate your support and encouragement. :))

Susan Gentry July 17, 2018 at 1:32 PM Congratulations on your win! :) Roy Pett July 17, 2018 at 4:22 PM Thank you so much for your congratulations Susan which is really appreciated. :))

Gregory Richard Barden July 17, 2018 at 2:53 AM Big congratulations on your win in Mark's World Cup contest, Roy - blessings and best wishes, my friend! :-) Roy Pett July 17, 2018 at 6:20 AM Thank you so much for your congratulations and best wishes Gregory, your support is really appreciated my good friend. :))

Wendy Watson July 17, 2018 at 12:42 AM Congratulations, Roy. A pertinent ending rounded it off well. Wendy Roy Pett July 17, 2018 at 6:19 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Wendy, your support is really appreciated. :))

Mark Toney July 16, 2018 at 9:04 PM Roy, congratulations on making the contest a success! I love the last stanza, and the final line is oh so true! Roy Pett July 17, 2018 at 3:53 AM Thank you so much for my placement in your contest, the whole event was a joy, great entertaining football, great coverage, and now my poem is honoured in your contest, over the moon thank you so much. :))

Eve Roper June 17, 2018 at 9:41 AM Roy, nicely done.. it is a game I am not to familiar .. Good for the contest. Hugs Eve ~' * Roy Pett June 17, 2018 at 9:51 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and best wishes Eve, football is our national game there has been a lot of changes over the years, It is a game of skill and emotions for both players and spectators, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))

Silent One June 17, 2018 at 8:16 AM Great entry for the contest, my money is on Brazil this year... but watch out for those Germans... Great team.. Roy Pett June 17, 2018 at 8:37 AM Thanks S.O, I would like to see England do well, I think Portugal will be in the final, thanks again for your support and encouragement much appreciated. :))