Fearless

The whip of a racquet a natural reaction
for timely placed groundstrokes developed long ago
The influx of fear an unwelcome eruption
for deflated nerves taught to practice high ego
The makeup of an athlete a stimulating distraction
on a hard court surface allowing no errors
The conniving strategy an easy assumption
on a day with crowd bellowing without bearers
Overcome with emotion a hesitant swing
underscored the adrenaline contained within
Overwhelmed by the induction of power
Undermined the immaterial hour
Fearless and focused I took the first set
Completing my goal of refusing to fret
The next set I held strong in all eight games
Turning away the victor asserting her claims

Parting Points: "The presence of fear does not mean you have no faith. Fear visits everyone. But make your fear a visitor and not a resident." –Max Lucado