Tennis

I throw the ball up,
It all flashes before my eyes.

Winners left and right
Aces down the T
The ball hitting my strings
My shoes squeaking as I shuffle
The sun beating down on my back
Sweat running from my brow
Parents cheering every stroke
Coach instructing the next play
My opponents face haunting my every move
My partners face helping my through
The taste of water at change overs
Emotional toll, physical toll
Everything I’ve worked for coming to life

The ball comes down,
The first serve is in play.