Bee Invasion

The playing had to be delayed, (It happens, in a sport) Though not because of rain, but bees Around the tennis court. It seemed a bee invasion Caused some havoc in a match. (There’s some video, which I’d say Is a worthwhile clip to catch.) With play suspended, someone called A beekeeper, who came And vacuumed up the hordes of bees On which to lay the blame. When, 90 minutes later, Quarter-final play resumed, The bees were gone (just captured, But not dead, as I’d assumed). The keeper said the swarm was small, About 3,000 bees, Yet quite enough to bring Some tennis players to their knees.