Opponents of the Favorites

Opponents of the favorites
Have a handicap, for sure,
Since every error that they make
Just sets the crowd a’roar.

In tennis, fans are loyal, 
Cheering those they love the best,
Which makes players ‘cross the net
Feel kind of down and even stressed.

As I watched the U.S.Open,
When Serena took the court,
I felt bad for those who faced her,
Getting zero crowd support.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Slaughter Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 11:05 AM
I wonder what she'll do now that she's retired...or at least announced her retirement. Tennis was never my game, and I find it about as interesting to watch as golf...or bowling.
Leffanta Avatar
September 4, 2022 at 11:45 AM
No surprise here as we all knew what you would be doing when Serena took the court! But all good things come to an end? Enjoyed, Ilene! Aloha!
Hankins Avatar
September 3, 2022 at 8:57 PM
Nice one, Ilene. I'm not a big fan of professional tennis, but one has to admire Serena! It's a tough game. I played myself until my bad heart nixed the game for me. Enjoyed this.
Krutsinger Avatar
September 3, 2022 at 8:30 PM
Queen Serena rule for sure! Nice tribute!
Baker Avatar
September 3, 2022 at 3:59 PM
Putting real life thoughts and feeling in poetic form, Ilene. Kudos my friend. Well written and spot on. Bill
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