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Tennis Balls and Rainbows

July 1, 2014
By Leviathan123 GOLD, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
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"Nobody can hurt me without my permission"- Mahatma Gandhi

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Smack!
Ball glides
smoothly across the net,
following a secret
path, only known
to the player.
Forming a
graceful arc
like a gentle
yet bright
rainbow.

© Andy G., Phoenix, AZ

The author's comments:
After playing tennis, I have come to admire the beautiful, perfect arc the ball seems to follow after a good player hits it across the net.
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Leviathan123 GOLD said...
on Jul. 3 2014 at 9:12 am
Leviathan123 GOLD, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
17 articles 2 photos 11 comments

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Thank you!!
elycavill SILVER said...
on Jul. 3 2014 at 4:31 am
elycavill SILVER, Samobor, Other
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I admire your admiration, lovely :)