| "Our Picture Perfect Patrick" - by me (Leta) on 11/09/99
The game of tennis had been changed for the better,
With the addition of Patrick, truly a go-getter!
His stroke form, without question, is utter perfection,
His great shots produced by flawless racquet connection,
He keeps opponents on their toes with the serve and volley tactic,
While some other pros rely on that boring baseline static,
Donating much of his earnings to charity, Pat surely has a good heart,
For his fans' sake, we hope from this lovely game he will never part,
Even his nickname, "Skunky", is appealing, and he modeled in GQ,
I'd do anything to be in Bugs Bunny, me as the cat and Pat as Le Peu,
With a serious, equally gorgeous girlfriend, Patrick is obviously taken,
But with creative minds like mine, there's still tons of fantasies to be makin',
Growing a beard or wearing zinc, Pat tried to avoid looking foxy, it would seem,
But let's face it, Rafter, those efforts are futile when you see every gal beam,
With pure delight and admiration for a tennis warrior and a living work of art,
Who brings magic to our lives on the tennis courts and in our hearts,
Every spectator that appreciates his dedication,
Frequently is awarded with many reasons for celebration,
Sampras may be talented, but he's never captured a complete grand-slam,
As formidably as Pat plays now on all surfaces, I believe Rafter can,
Be the first man in ages to recapture this forgotten feat,
And proving he is the
BEST be it on clay or plain concrete!
Best wishes, dear Skunky, in whatever path life directs you to,
And for all the smiles, the admirable gestures, and great matches, I must
THANK YOU!!! |