They had met at the net. Her lefthanded backhand
Was as hard to read as her emotional needs.
Off-court, she was cool and slightly hesitant.
She had affected a noticeable limp that misled
Her competition as to her agility and ability
To be ruthless. Tiny rivulets of angst could be
Seen between games. She spent her quota of
Aggression on court leaving her demur and
Mostly charming for the other games in her life.
Well-timed mention of lefthanded backhand - my good friend from college that is visiting has a wicked lefthanded game (especially at the net) . We're having great doubles fun. She's "Cool" on an off the court.
"...leaving her demur and / Mostly charming for the other games in her life." Love it, Glen.