Rafa
There were no thoughts of Covid
Or of sadness or of snow
But it wasn’t as relaxing
As most Sunday mornings go.
For I watched the Aussie Open
And the finals had my fave
Who provided the escape route
From reality I crave.
From a near-elimination
To a 5-set 5-hour match,
Rafa* fought against the odds
With every point he’d somehow snatch.
His opponent, 10 years younger
And 5 inches more in height,
Played as hard as he was able
But it wouldn’t be his night.
All the crowd was there for Rafa
And he made his fans so proud.
Even with the stress of watching,
It’s a pleasure to be wowed.
*Rafael Nadal
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2022
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