Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Wimbledon

Wimbledon is tennis whites
And strawberries and cream.
Winning there has got to be
A tennis player’s dream.

Watching Roger Federer,
So cool and poised and Swiss,
I knew his lips would give
The champion’s cup its winning kiss.

Andy Murray played his best.
All Britain cheered him on;
But next to Roger’s expertise,
His oomph was up and gone.

There hasn’t been a British champ
Since 1936,
So Andy’s loss went over
Like a crashing ton of bricks.

And yet the crowd was gracious,
Greeting Roger with applause.
Perhaps they knew defeating him
Was really a lost cause.

It’s wonderful to watch a champ
Competing in his prime
And satisfying to pay tribute
With a spot of rhyme.

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Keith Bickerstaffe July 9, 2012 at 5:40 PM I was glued to the 'telly!' I hardly missed a match. Of course I was for Andy, and he played really well, but running into a buzz saw like Fed. the outcome was a foregone conclusion... but I digress! Immaculate poetry here, as always. Is there anything you cannot write about!!! Love, Keith :))

Jack Horne July 9, 2012 at 10:37 AM lovely tribute indeed, Ilene. I don't think we'll have a champ until 2036, lol

Kathryn Collins July 9, 2012 at 6:59 AM Hi Ilene - Great write. I was in heaven for four hours. Two champs I think. love, Kathy

Robert Ludden July 8, 2012 at 3:26 PM A fine one, Ilene. My sons would appreciate the sports reference more than I do, but I have seen Federer. and he is impressive. You made the scene come alive.

Sidney Beck July 8, 2012 at 2:29 PM topical and very entertaining......me dont like watching tennis but like to play a a little......enjoyed your quick-off-the-mark--composition....best wishes....Syd

Kim Merryman July 8, 2012 at 2:26 PM Great poem, Ilene! Roger is an excellent player. My husband was rooting for Andy since he has never won a championship and Roger had already won 6. You captured the game well in your poem. Love, Kim

Gwendolen Song July 8, 2012 at 2:21 PM WOW WEEEEEeeeee! this is one great gig here, Eileen! Love tennis and the energy of a championship match...u captured all that power in this fun upbeat rhyme!! My fav player was the very feisty John Mc Enroe with his unpredictable attitude and intensity!...loved the coney island write yesterday!! Did u say u were or weren't from Cinci?...Have a great day, poet! (I will be back for more!) gwendolen Gwendolen Song July 8, 2012 at 2:23 PM ps...glad u enjoyed the gummy bear write...I was hungry the whole time I wrote it and didn't have one sugary treat in the house. grrrr. hahah. gwendolen