Mirra

Take your racket, take the stage,
Show your fire, turn the page.
The game is yours, you’re bold, you’re free,
The tennis world’s your destiny.

Rise and shine, the match is near,
The world will cheer for Mirra here.
Play with grace, and let them see,
You are the star, it’s meant to be.

Each match you’ve played has built your art,
And now you play with all your heart.
Each serve, each swing, a fearless fight,
Your spirit shines, your future’s bright.

Release your power, let them see
Your skill, your grace, your mastery.
Tomorrow’s crown will bear your name,
Your fire will light the path to fame.


(Dedicated to Russian tennis player Mirra Andreeva)
(22.01.2025)


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(First version)

Take racket in hands
And give us a show.
You are the best!
Be strong! And let’s go!

Release your demon!
Mirra, come on!

You’ll win in your sport!
On all tennis courts!
You are the best!
Come on, Mirra, come on!

Tomorrow we’ll say:
“Andreeva won!”

Yesterday you were worse,
Tomorrow you’ll be first!
Come on, Mirra,
Come on!


(June 2024)