The French Sans Rafa

The red clay’s staining all the socks,

But Rafa’s aren’t there

And yet, his fourteen titles

Still remain beyond compare.

 

Most years he gets to celebrate

His birthday at the French.

Today, though, he’s not on the court

Or even on the bench.

 

Perhaps his little surgery

Will fix him up like new

So all his fans (like me!) can watch

Him do what he can do.

 

To Rafael Nadal, I wish

A happy birthday day

And a quick recovery so you

Can get back out and play.