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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

Date: 7/20/2018 5:45:00 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
Date: 7/21/2018 2:56:00 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

Date: 7/20/2018 9:33:00 AM

Well penned, Roy. Congrats on your podium finish.

Roy Pett
Date: 7/20/2018 9:39:00 AM

Thank you so much for your congratulations Line your support is really appreciated. :))

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/18/2018 5:05:00 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
Date: 7/19/2018 5:15:00 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

Date: 7/17/2018 1:38:00 PM

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

Roy Pett
Date: 7/17/2018 4:23:00 PM

Thank you so much for your congratulations Eve, I really appreciate your support and encouragement. :))

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/17/2018 1:32:00 PM

Congratulations on your win! :)

Roy Pett
Date: 7/17/2018 4:22:00 PM

Thank you so much for your congratulations Susan which is really appreciated. :))

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/17/2018 2:53:00 AM

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

Roy Pett
Date: 7/17/2018 6:20:00 AM

Thank you so much for your congratulations and best wishes Gregory, your support is really appreciated my good friend. :))

Wendy Watson

Date: 7/17/2018 12:42:00 AM

Congratulations, Roy. A pertinent ending rounded it off well. Wendy

Roy Pett
Date: 7/17/2018 6:19:00 AM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Wendy, your support is really appreciated. :))

Mark Toney

Date: 7/16/2018 9:04:00 PM

Roy, congratulations on making the contest a success! I love the last stanza, and the final line is oh so true!

Roy Pett
Date: 7/17/2018 3:53:00 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

Date: 6/17/2018 9:41:00 AM

Roy, nicely done.. it is a game I am not to familiar .. Good for the contest. Hugs Eve ~' *

Roy Pett
Date: 6/17/2018 9:51:00 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

Date: 6/17/2018 8:16:00 AM

Great entry for the contest, my money is on Brazil this year... but watch out for those Germans... Great team..

Roy Pett
Date: 6/17/2018 8:37:00 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. :))