Christopher Delegans Poet Senryu

World Cup

Strangers shout as one
A whole world stitched by one ball
Heartbeat of the streets

Stadium light glows
One player feels the whole world 
Balanced on their foot

Crowds freeze in one breath
Carrying a nation’s hopes
One kick rewrites fate

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sara Etgen-Baker June 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM you captured the world cup 'feeling' quite well. Christopher Delegans June 15, 2026 at 9:04 PM Very nice of you to say, Sara.

Alison A Smith June 14, 2026 at 6:50 PM Wonderful portrayal of the feeling the World Cup brings to so many. Christopher Delegans June 15, 2026 at 9:04 PM Thank you, Alison. It’s an exciting time for sure.

Ilene Bauer June 14, 2026 at 2:32 PM you've described this very well, christopher! i think in new york city, the world cup has taken a temporary back seat to the knicks winning the championship, though... Christopher Delegans June 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM Thank you for the nice comment, Ilene. I bet New Yorkers are excited.