twas a poor performance
on the cricket pitch
the fielding side let too many *****
go to the boundary ditch

those batsmen were fabulous
hitting run after run
they really had the fielders
well and truly under the gun

sixes and fours flew
in both sessions of play
the batsmen had a magnificent
selection of strokes to array

the gully fieldsmen
and those on the off side
were unable to contain
the brilliance of the batting side

the South African cricketers
were too sharp for the Australian team
in short order they put paid to
the Australian third test dream

had the boys from down under
done a better job on the cricket pitch
the South Africans wouldn't be crowing
like a rooster at early morn pitch

a concerted effort with fielding
would have handsomely paid
but the Australian side
couldn't withstand the batter's raid

before the next test series
the Aussies have much homework to do
if they wish to accomplish
a win over the other crew

it is a sad day for this
avid devotee of the cricket game
she has witnessed a poor performance
which was rather lame

one is hopeful of a turn around
in fortunes for one's cricket side
and should it come to pass
one will be heartily filled with pride