Watching the French Open

What joy to watch a tennis match 
Despite the empty stands.
At least the umpire needn’t give
His “Quiet!” reprimands.

Today I watched the Open (French),
A famous match on clay.
The action kept me riveted
A good chunk of the day.

My favorite player did his part
To glue me to the screen
And won the title, making shots
Both powerful and clean.

Though life for some is normal now,
For me it’s still on hold
So show some tennis on TV
And surely, I’ll be sold.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 10/17/2020 5:45:00 PM
I am thrilled that we added an Oldies channel for three dollars a month. I am eating up 1940 and 1950 musicals.
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Date: 10/16/2020 12:54:00 AM
I feel this same way about the baseball playoffs. I feel life is still on hold and am so grateful that sports continue to give fans something exciting to focus on.
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Date: 10/13/2020 12:48:00 PM
I love this, Ilene, and can relate to it. I've been following the French tournament on clay, and I am pleased that Nadal won...a worthy champion who has always been so down to earth. Regards // paul
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Date: 10/12/2020 11:50:00 AM
Well done - although it is clear you had ample time to write this! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 10/12/2020 7:53:00 AM
- Enjoy your tennis match, Ilene :) - Have a wonderful week :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/11/2020 8:27:00 PM
By the way, ilene, what did the French open?! lol... Tennis is just so riveting when the match-ups are great. I used to love Borg-McEnroe. Guess that was a while ago, eh?!
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Date: 10/11/2020 2:55:00 PM
so glad you are still able to enjoy your favourite sports and then entertain us with your wonderful words:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/11/2020 1:50:00 PM
for me it's Netflix movies!!! But what would we both do without tv!!
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