The Pride of a Nation
By luigi_pagano
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Wars here and there,
no grain anywhere,
but do not despair
we have great news
that we can diffuse
and we shall use
to paper the cracks,
so please relax.
we've reached a climax.
We don't want to discuss
Sunak or Ms. Truss.
the lionesses 'R' us;
it says so in the press.
Let's forget the mess
that causes distress,
like lack of social care
or having nowhere
to bed but the open-air,
the increasing magnitude
of the cost of food
that will exclude
the poor from eating.
Nonetheless, competing
and finally beating
a footballing foe,
gives us a glow
and we want all to know.
© Luigi Pagano 2022
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Yes, watching the women win
Yes, watching the women win the Euros was a huge lift against a backdrop of many issues, as you say. Eloquently done, Luigi. Paul
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This thoughtful poem reminds us that our euphoria over the Lionesses' victory is about a lot more than just the skill on the pitch. This is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day! Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.
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Well done Luigi and
Well done Luigi and congratulations on the golden cherries!
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A pride of lions
A pride of lions, I am sure you know the collective name for lions is "Pride"? Nice touch. And being king of the beasts and all. And fearless.
Our women soccer team also did fantastic we won the Africa trophy last week they did us proud! Watch out!
Cheers! Tom
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Great rhymes in this as
Great rhymes in this as always Luigi, but I liked very much your point of view also, and agree. Much deserved POD
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Hi Luigi congratulations on the well deserved gold!
Maybe it's because I'm on the outside looking in, I perceived the end of your tongue poking your cheek.
Couldn't agree more with your sentiments in this clever poem.
Football is a wonderful game, but I find it a pity how it can be used to raise nationist emotions around the world. Nowt wrong with patriotism so long as it isn't taken to extremes IMHO.
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