An upset tum kept me awake
Kept me from my sleep
So I turned it to advantage
At my Samsung phone I peep
And over in America
A tennis match in play
Emma Raducanu
I hope things go her way
That Greek girl looks a hefty foe
Big and strong and blazing
But Emma’s got this far I know
A journey quite amazing
Will she win it will she buckle
Will she fade away?
No such luck you silly man
This is Emma’s day
She looks so young she is so young
This up and coming Brit
But she’s made of tough material
Emma has true grit
She is tall intelligent and calm
Don’t let that smile fool you
She’ll pick your pocket knock you out
Every stroke will rule you
The physical appearance
Is gentle pretty too
But the mental preparation
Pay attention to
Focus determination
Positive attitude
Sweet September’s tennis star
Brilliant interlude
I see Pam Ayres is on the telly
Giving out her rhymes
All about the Cotswolds
And her happy times
Well good luck to you Pam my girl
I like the way you talk
And my money’s on Raducanu
She’s a girl who walks the talk
Brian Fahy
10 September 2021
Erris Poetry 