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Sportsmanship

Two tennis pros at Wimbledon, Competing stroke for stroke, Played six hours plus and both Were going, as they say, for broke. Of course, at last it had to end; My favorite, sadly, lost. The winner, though, acknowledged What the competition cost. When interviewed, he shook his head And then apologized For seeming less enthused than The reporter had surmised. He felt for his opponent, Knowing that he would have been As devastated if he hadn't Held on for the win. Such humbleness was such a sign Of well-deserved respect And with roles reversed, the same response Is what I would expect.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 7/18/2018 5:27:00 AM
If all of the revered people in our world earned respect with empathy like this, we could have world peace. Alas, it's not what we are getting.
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Date: 7/14/2018 2:39:00 AM
Indeed! One should always be humble in victory. Next time, you might be the loser. Wonderful rhyme, Ilene:)
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Date: 7/13/2018 4:40:00 PM
great to see such sportsmanship Ilene, I will probably watch the men's final but depends what time it is on as I may be out as I'm going to a 'gig' to see a group from the 80's who are on tour ... they are called 'the human league':-) hugs Jan xx
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