Haven't played this

In 18 years

And now getting the opportunity

To just whack the ball back and forth

With my father

Yes pigs are flying

But that's not the point

I wanted to play today

For a particular reason

To show my subconscious

That I was actually mobile today

As opposed to last year on this day

That it was different

Endorphins floating

Hitting every nerve ending

Laughter abounds

Stories remembered

Tennis is the only sport

I have every played

Scuba diving doesn't count

And remembering

With the rustiness

Is fun

My racket

A pro kennex black ace

All black with red lettering

The only one I feel comfortable holding

Even though others may be better

Who needs the neon?

To me the soreness later on

Is worth it

Because this is another

Reminder that I'm

Not there

I'm here

Everything has changed

And I along with it

As my mind finds a way to cope

To process

What was

I will continue to

Play tennis

And move

Forward to the beginning