Wimbledon Whites

At Wimbledon, you must wear white To play upon the courts And that includes your sneakers, visors, T-shirts, socks and shorts. The colour police do not allow Off-white, ecru or cream And sneaker soles and laces Should be white enough to gleam. A single trim of colour May adorn your neck or cuff, No wider than one centimetre, Which should be enough. These rules apply to underwear As well, and all obey. How shocking it would be If some black lace were on display! In other tennis venues Players’ fashions may beguile But at Wimbledon, these regulations Cramp some people’s style.