Court Reserve
You could be summoned to court,
or be courted by someone
who holds you dear.
Hold court in your very own kingdom
with several to serve you.
Or find yourself on a pickleball court,
paddle in hand waiting to be served.
There are always appeals
for a line call review.
The spin you put on the ball
is like how you want your love to see you,
dazzling and desirable.
Ultimately, the judge may rule in your favor.
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Ellen Foos is the founder and publisher of Ragged Sky Press and was the recipient of fellowships to MacDowell and the Vermont Studio Center. She has two poetry collections, The Remaining Ingredients and Little Knitted Sister. She retired as production editor from Princeton University Press after 25 years.
