Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.
Let Me Play NetMarion Strobel
From “Perennials”
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And laugh to see his racket hit the ground!
Or cut it lightly so it spins
Back toward me,
While his body, like a gargoyle leaning out,
Sprawls toward the net
And hits the mesh!
Or serve, and skim the net to his left side,
And as he pops a backhand futilely
Stroke it again to his left side,
And watch him try to take it on his forehand—
And go down!