Serena Williams
Karen Yelverton
Intelligent, beautiful and kind in all ways
Go-getter, trendsetter, reigning champion of Wimbledon
WTA Tour, French, Australian and U.S. Open
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22 Grand Slams!
Never hesitating to take ball and racket in hand
As I accolade on then
Most singles, doubles and mixed doubles
Not that shi* you get from the bar
This mega super star can challenge her challenger
While remixing and dancing to “Bey” 7/11
Knowing God and her sister, Yetunde, are smiling down from heaven
Saying we got you sis, stay focused stay strong
Hit that racket to right every wrong
Born in Michigan raised in Compton
Parents, Richard and Oracene, did things their way
You and your sister Venus at the age of three,
Facing racism at National Junior Tournaments at ten
Which help build tough skin, shaking off ignorance with a smile since back then
None of us can walk a mile in your shoes
Your focus under pressure unspeakable
Proven to be unbeatable almost every time
Showing the world just how good
Natural Black Beauty, Class, Elegance, Intelligence and Talent look
Is all wrapped up in a Queen
Competing in a sport that was not always welcoming
Of women or people of color
But after the Williams sisters
A new era of power tennis was born
It’s your time to shine on sistahs, shine on
Body banging, I repeat—BODY BANGING—no surgery needed here
Inspiring children of all colors worldwide
While they wait for the day to hit that ball to their next opponent
Reminiscing on every moment displayed
By The Greatest of all time
Serena Williams, aka The “GOAT”
She is truly a legend.