Aristocratic riches

thousands of martinis

sipping,

thousands of thumbs

fingering their neighbor’s back pocket,

popularity disguised as queens and fast livers

what, the Women’s Movement’s at stake?

then, how many warriors,

man or human,

can jump the net

after riding a television Rose Bowl float

and later when interviewed

come off seriously

about this mis-matched game?

9/20/73

(Billy Jean King, Bobby Riggs tennis match)