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Decorum

Tennis pros are on the courts; Fans are in the stands. Silence, we should know, is what The circumstance demands. Yet there are those who can't abide By customs of decorum. Maybe being quiet for so long Will simple bore 'em. So these few clowns feel they're allowed To yell, with vim and verve, Some player's name just as that player Is about to serve. It's tacky, lowlife, rude and dumb And violates the rules. Yet every match is plagued By these annoying boorish fools. The players simply pause and wait, Their concentration shot. No matter where the match is held, This happens, quite a lot. I think that fans should be informed - This might come as a shocker - That tennis etiquette is not Like football or like soccer. So anyone who wants to scream When silence is expected, Should watch the match from home or else Expect to be ejected.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 9/16/2011 2:27:00 PM
Wow - what a well written chastisement of uneducated morons in the stands! I applaud your spunk along with your rhyming talents. I also wanted to to say thanks for dropping in and commenting on my "Making Plans." Much appreciate the visit. Stop by anytime and I'll do the same if you don't mind. Take care. Terry
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Date: 9/14/2011 1:41:00 PM
Enjoyed reading very much Ilene. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/13/2011 9:03:00 PM
Good one, Ilene! Kim
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Date: 9/13/2011 9:00:00 PM
Hadn't thought of this as poet matter, but it was a great form for getting on the soap box and lettin' ém have it!
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