In honour of a great game that I've been a fan of for many years and with Wimbledon, the greatest tennis tournament in the world having just started, what could be more applicable?

THE TENNIS GAME 

Eyes lasering in

on the ball,

backspin,

top spin,

side spin,

no spin?

Legs running,

feet jumping,

toes tripping,

arms swinging,

heart pumping,

blood rushing,

lungs bursting,

mouth gasping,

cheeks blazing,

sweat pouring,

ball hitting,

ball missing,

ball in,

ball out,

hands clapping,

mouths shouting,

tongues cursing,

lips screaming,

racquets throwing,

movement thrilling,

endorphins fizzing,

exuberance peaking,

exhaustion winning,

eyes glowing.

Copyright © Helena Harper