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A Jinjagoliath poem:
3rd August 2023
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*FIRST PLACE* (joint)
FIFA Women's Word Cup 2023 Competition
Sponsored by: Mark Toney
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It's a ball and you kick it Seems simple enough But it's more than a game 'cos you have to be tough I'm not talking a buzz-cut Or some scars from a fight For this resolve is internal Overlook it, you might You may cuss, scowl or spit That doesn't impress Now this game's claimed by women Swapping shorts from a dress And the girls that will follow In their thousands for sure In competitive joy This old game has it's cure: It is teamwork and faith It is laughter and tears It is training like crazy It is banishing fears There's never been greater A reason or rhyme To describe this potential.. Ladies - this is your time For the men have inspired us Reaching dizzying heights But the women converting So many wrongs into rights Take tenacity, love Add a wholesome respect Work ethic unriveled With the fans they connect Crossing boundaries, restoring All that seemed far apart The game has been longing for This feminine heart

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Date: 8/23/2023 12:55:00 PM
Christopher, I only saw now the graphic you chose of the flaming ball and I must say it's brilliant. I love your word choice and the flow. "Ladies - this is your time." "But the women converting so many wrongs into rights." And my favorite, "The game has been longing for the feminine heart." A Fav poem for me. Congratulations on your first-place win!
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Christopher Grieves
Date: 8/28/2023 11:45:00 PM
Brilliant.. and thank you Mark :)

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