we play the one where lots
of noises are made
grunts and groans shrieks and cackles
hoots and hollers
I play with my weaker hand
to keep the games close
though I add my wiles and smart mouth
if she inches ahead towards the end
c’mon Liliian the pressures on
better cover that backhand side
this serve’s coming in fast
her mood darkens when I tie the score
if I happen to miss the next two shots
she jumps and screams YES! twice
was I playing sloppy and let her win
or did I choke and lose the game?
sometimes yes sometimes no
all I know is her face lights up
like the one she wore as little Lil
happy without a care in the world
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