Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Ball Boys

They run to catch an errant ball
Then crouch or stand stock still
Until they need to pass a spare
Or towel, if you will.

They’re meant to be invisible;
They do their madcap dash
And rush back to their places
Quicker than a camera flash.

Their caps are meant to cover up
Their crewcuts, dreads or curls
And nowadays, to be PC,
Some ball boys might be girls!

(written while watching the men’s final
at the Australian Open Tennis Match)

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Jean Murray February 1, 2017 at 6:55 AM So now to be PC they should be called ball person. not the same ring to that at all.

Daniel Turner January 30, 2017 at 11:21 AM ...and some girls may have balls:)

Jan Allison January 29, 2017 at 5:43 PM Very descriptive Ilene:-) It must be very stressful the first time they are on the court and its televised but so exciting to:-) hugs Jan xx

Matthew Anish January 29, 2017 at 5:01 PM Nice work! Did you ever see the episode of Seinfeld when Kramer became a "ball boy". Peace & Love Matthew Anish Ilene Bauer January 29, 2017 at 5:26 PM Of course! Thanks for reminding me of it...