The Journey Inward

It's the first slam of the year,
Australian Open time is here!

My daughter and I are psyched,
Our texts flying left and right!

We look at daily brackets,
Share our picks for winning racquets!

On tv and through the app,
I scream and cheer and clap!

There's all my favorite ones,
Who serve, return and run!

And then new ones, respect earned,
Like American Peyton Stearns.

I adore her strength and grit,
Despite her loss, she's my new It!

I have barely slept a wink,
These matches have me on the brink!

I keep disrupting napping pups,
Especially during shakeups!

I love this summer venue,
It opens up my worldview!

I truly love this sport,
On tv or on a court!