Cocky
In tennis, the players
Whom I am embracing
Are those who are, most
Of the time, self-effacing.
They might crack a smile
If they make a great shot
Or give a huge shout,
But one thing they are not
Is cocky, encouraging
Fans to applaud.
To me, that’s behavior
Obnoxious and flawed.
Some beckon with hand signals:
“Give me some praise!”
Or grab both their ears
For some louder displays.
It reminds me of someone,
You’ll surely surmise,
Who demands to be handed
A Nobel Peace prize.
For those most deserving
Of tributes to bask in
Are those who would never
Sink low and start askin’.
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a
Premium Membership.
