"Wistfully"

The Belgium game's at five

   I said plaintively

If you're still alive

   She replied wistfully.

July 2, 2026

"Pretending"

Okay, I've been pretending

Pretending I'm over you

I only hope you're intending

To quit pretending, too.

June 30, 2026

"Facing"

When you're facing Herzegovina

In the round of 32

Pray to the goddess Athena

   (that her wisdom carry you).

June 26, 2026