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Robin Bateman is the facilities manager of two sites --John Drew Smith & Tattnall Tennis Centers -36 courts in Macon, Ga., where she coordinates tennis programs and leagues, is a tournament director, serves as a team captain, and assists junior teams competing at district, regional, and section events. Bateman is a contributing editor for Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, the communications director for TennisConnect, and an author and moderator for http://www.Writing.Com/ which is a site for Writers.

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Otherwise a Meadow

My eyes watch them.
Playing in the sun,
glistening tanned skin,
wet sweaty hair and thick conditioned muscles

My ears hear them.
Yelling strong words of
encouragement through clenched teeth,
after errors or points, or fumbles or scores.

My stomach growls with their hunger.
Pangs of determination.
Driving them beyond exhaustion;
To reach a common goal.

My soul senses their struggle.
Embracing the battle as my own,
every movement
executed with controlled purpose.

My heart rejoices in their victory.
Celebrated with teammates,
trophies and photographs
hugs and smiles.

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