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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Rigoler Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 6:40 AM
Had no idea about all this whiteness at Wimbledon! I only wish white were mandatory for nurses at hospitals – they'd look so much more professional! / Maurice
Leffanta Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Well done, Ilene! Your rhymes perfectly convey the fashion police at work!
Krutsinger Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 11:02 PM
I cannot imagine it; I would have paint all over my white clothes at Wimbledon!
Merryman Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 7:06 PM
I did not know that Ilene! I enjoyed your poem! Blessings, Kim M
Hankins Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 3:53 PM
Interesting observation, Ilene, and full of information I, for one, did not know. Loved your rhymes, too.
Allison Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 1:51 PM
What wonderful observation Ilene, I'm just watching Andy Murray so good to see him fighting back:-) hugs Jan xx
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