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Watching Tennis

Watching tennis is a treat When those who are elite compete With lunges, leaps and smashing serves That rise above mere mortals' nerves. Such slicing shots, such smashing drops, Near-misses when the heart just stops; They race around the court so fast As if each point might be the last. We sit at home, on couch or chair And catch the action on the air. To me, no sport is quite as sweet As watching tennis pros compete.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 7/17/2015 5:31:00 PM
I never miss Wimbledon, or the U.S. Open for that matter. I played around when I was younger, but never really took it seriously. I loved McEnroe's antics almost as much as his tennis skills. It seems to be between Jokovic (Sp) and Federer for the men, and of course Serena is just so far ahed of the rest. I have a sports channel where I can reach other tournaments too. I'm constantly amazed by their skills and dexterity. BRAVO once more! Keith
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Date: 7/15/2015 3:02:00 PM
Original write Ilene. Nicely worded!
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Date: 7/13/2015 4:00:00 PM
I love this lovely poem, Ilene, and I love tennis, too. As Robert, said, I can't stand the grunting!! Why does a pretty lady like Sharapova have to ruin her image that way:) // paul
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Date: 7/12/2015 5:26:00 PM
Never had the least interest in this sport! What is the point of the game? The only sports I enjoy are figure skating, gymnastics, and diving. Thank you, Ilene, was reading my take on bubble gum. Take care / M
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Date: 7/11/2015 10:18:00 PM
Uhh! :) That's not disdain of the sport. That's them grunting. :)
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/12/2015 4:21:00 PM
ha! i once wrote a poem about tennis players grunting. that can sure get annoying. i think the women are worse than the men...
Date: 7/11/2015 11:33:00 AM
I will probably watch the men's final - great fun write as ever:-) hugs Jan xx7
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/12/2015 4:20:00 PM
yeah, i missed it and i was rooting for federer. too bad he couldn't pull it off...
Date: 7/11/2015 2:03:00 AM
I agree, Ilene! I love playing and watching tennis, too! I never thought of putting this subject in a poem, and you did it oh so well!! Excellent and a 7 from me :)
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/12/2015 4:20:00 PM
thank you, laura! i missed the men's finals at wimbledon this morning and i'm so sorry i did. i heard it was an amazing match...

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