Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Tennis Tics

One player bounced the ball 8 times
Before he hit each serve
And many grunt on every shot
Which gets on my last nerve.

My favorite has his own routine
Which smacks of O.C.D. – 
He tucks his hair behind his ears,
Which everyone can see…

And then adjusts his clothing,
The exact same way each time.
It may appear annoying, but,
In tennis, it’s no crime.

I guess it’s commonplace in sports,
For comfort or for luck,
When the athletes show behaviors
Into which it seems they’re stuck.

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Kai Michael Neumann February 26, 2021 at 3:38 AM true story ...

Linda Alice Fowler February 23, 2021 at 7:25 AM Very observant of you Ilene. And very well translated to the page :) Linda

Maurice Rigoler February 21, 2021 at 7:36 AM Tennis began as an upper-crust genteel pastime. It has devolved sadly (sometimes) into angry shouting matches with umpires. I can think of a few male players of not many years ago. The result? Their bad behavior has incited newer players to copy them. I've been never drawn to the game, however. / Maurice

Rico Leffanta February 20, 2021 at 10:54 AM Professionals formerly acted professionally but now consider themselves to be entertainers....well caught and scribed! Aloha! Rico

Anne-Lise Andresen February 20, 2021 at 7:10 AM - I know zero about tennis, Ilene :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

J. Summers February 19, 2021 at 7:12 PM Enjoyed the poem very much. The superstitions of athletes can be strange to say the least. But I’m with you when it comes to grunting. John

Jan Allison February 19, 2021 at 3:01 PM I think they many sportspeople have their own rituals, well observed Ilene:-) hugs jan xx

Robert Pettit February 19, 2021 at 2:42 PM Sportspersons behave in unique ways whenever they are in competition. It gives them character and identity while their habits give them a sense of comfort. Good write as usual, Ilene.