Poetry Winners Announced!!!

Congratulations to everyone who entered.

We had a record-number of poems entered, and everyone at ar.com was thoroughly impressed with all of the talent Andy’s fans have!

Andy should be very proud of his following.

We’re making a lovely book of poems that will be given to Andy, and will consist of EVERY poem entered into the contest.

So again, congratulations!

It was very hard to not only pick one winner, but just to narrow it down� we had so many good poems.

We know Andy will enjoy reading every single one of them!

And now for the winners!!!!

The first place winner goes to Krista Alice for her poem about Andy. Krista will have her choice of either two tickets to any tournament in the U.S., or two tickets and a meet-n-greet to one of three tournaments (the U.S. Open, the Nasdaq, or the Clay Courts in Houston). Congratulations Krista. You can find her poem below.

In the second place spot we had a tie! Carina Sahni and Alex Donegan. Both winners will receive a phone call from Andy. You can find their poems below.

The third place winner is Doyle Srader. He will have his choice of a signed print or poster.

The fourth place winner is Alexandra Clarke. She will receive a signed print.

The fifth place winner is JP Montgomery. He will receive a signed print.

The sixth place winner is Marianne Jenks. She will receive a signed print.

And the seventh place winner is Danielle Parent. She will receive a signed print.

Thanks again to everyone who entered. And if the winners will please email us their addresses, we’ll be in touch with them! (webmaster@andyroddick.com)

Congratulations!

Poems Below:

1.

ANDY RODDICK

This poem’s all about Andy,

now where should I start?

his amazing talent,

or his generous heart?

His skills? His thoughts? His motivation?

How he’s gained so many fans throughout the nation?

His perfect serve of the tennis ball?

his wins, where he stands proud and tall?

His determination when somethings not going right,

His loyalty to the game, never giving up without a fight?

His eyes so glowing?

his smile so sweet?

that every time I see him-

it lifts me off my feet?

unto a golden cloud up in the sky?

my spirits soaring way up high?

His dedication, his laughter, his cheer,

is all that makes me love him, through each day of the year….

I could go on and on forever, and probably name alot

of things I like about him, such as he’s really hot

But being more serious now - whenever I have a frown,

I hear his name or watch a match and it’s turned upside down.

He definitely deserves all he’s got, all this wonderful fame,

because Andy Roddick is an incredible person, the absolute “King”

of the game,

Alice, Krista

2. (TIED)

*A Tennis Player’s Heart*~

The heart of a tennis player

Just can”t be described

It’s a passion, a hunger

A need to feel alive

It’s a desire to be the best

And try with all one’s might

It’s a compassion and competition

It’s the drive and the will to fight

It’s the strongest killer instinct

To put all skills to the test

It’s the need for a challenge

To rise above the rest

Its a push beyond the limits

And an ignorance of pain

It’s a hurdle over obstacles

To focus on a gain

It’s not about the score

Or the victory, or the fame

It’s about the heart of the athlete

And the love of the game

sahni, carina

2. (TIED)

ANDY POEM

I have a good friend,

Not normal in most ways,

But her Andy obsession,

Is her biggest yet craze.

One day it was a picture,

Now Many years have passed,

Now she has a gallery’s worth,

Of your face and of your arse!

Mandy gets her all depressed,

“oh Andy can’t you see�

You don’t need no singing Barbie,

All you need is me!!!”

She watches every match,

Every game and every set,

Until she sees you live in person,

Her wishes are not met.

When you ever lose a game,

The tears well in her eyes,

The idea of you losing,

Is a thought that she defies.

Early in September,

Her smile reached her ears,

The moment you won US Open,

She joined with you in tears.

With the Australian open coming up,

She was the first in line,

To get those god damn tickets,

She paid a hefty fine.

She attended every day,

determined for a peek,

Of the ’super spunky Andy’,

Sometime during the week..

All she wanted was a glance,

But She didn’t get a peep,

She didn’t see you anywhere,

Not even in the street.

Have a nice day,

Good luck for the year,

And a note to your sponsors,

She owns all your gear!

Donegan, Alex