A Badminton Match

Using your mind and body equally in this sport,

The tension builds up the moment you enter the court.

At this moment you can't play your best,

In your mind, there is no rest.

The match starts and you are ready,

But your body is not at all steady.

Your hands and legs are continuously shaking,

It feels like there is no joint in your body that isn't aching.

The next point you make a mistake,

You know this form of you is so fake.

But you don't know how to remain calm,

Can't even hold the racquet still 'cause there is sweat in your palms.

You take a deep breath,

I hope to get some of your strength.

You are then ready again,

And winning this point, you feel something you've regained.

To celebrate you give out a shout,

You feel you are going to win this, there is no doubt.

With that confidence, you move ahead,

And clear all the negativity in your head.

It is now the last point you need, to win,

To get that moment of happiness from within.

With an expression so subtle,

You serve the shuttle.

You are all ready to win and so is your mind,

And now that opportunity of glory you find.

The last point in a glorious way you take,

It feels like a dream from which you can never wake.

The match felt like something you've always waited for,

And now such matches you want more.

It's now time for you to take a rest,

And in the next game, you are ready to play your best.