I once played golf with two golfers
both of them new to the game,
armed with mega-bucks bags and clubs
and balls with famed golfer’s names.
Now its not for me to teach duffers
rules and respect for the course,
as everyone knows who plays golf, that
one relies on technique and not force.
So they hired a coach and a caddy,
dreaming of fortune and fame,
even those who don’t play golf, know
one needs to project perfect aim.
As they battled all the frustrations
divets lay wild in their wake,
they even paid a lad a fee
to fish their balls from the lake
Soon they mastered the rough and were ready,
glowing with growth and success,
but the old club had no challenge
and they needed so much to impress.
So putting their cards on the table,
they sponsored ‘a tourney a week’
provided nice cups and rich trophies
for winning members to keep.
The club was enthusiastic,
competing at every meet
but none could out-do the terrible two.
they were matchless every heat.
The moral of the story being,
Real craft is hard to beat.
Author notes
This is a NEW poem, I had difficulty with the posting.
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As the wife of an avid golfer (and "forced to platy at times) I can well appreciate this poem.
Jolly good show. Ask Lyndon about "the Shark"
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Well written
confusing, but well written, I have naught to say.
Darknes Gaurd You,
DW
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Interesting, though I'm kinda confused on the exact point of it... but maybe it's just me... lol The flow and rhyming was wonderful! keep it up!
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Outstanding
This is an entertaining poem that will appeal to everyone who loves golf. My parents are keen golfers and so I have idea of how addictive this game can be as they are very hooked. The rhyme and meter stand out in this poem as does the flow. All are well-executed and add to the over all effect. A pleasure to read.
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Thank you for commenting, I think the game is almost a religeon to some.
R
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Wonderful!
You did an excellent job on this poem, good rhyme and flow and you have developed the story so very well. I like the smoothness of this poem, it reads well and was a pleasure to read. Thanks for sharing!
Brother Dennis
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Thank you Dennis The terrible two are my boys, golf crazy but harmless.
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This is a wonderful story of determination to win with som well placed humor The rhyme and meter was well done also Thank you for entering my contest
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Thank you Blues man, its nice that you l;iked it
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This brought giggles and a smile to my face. Very well exicuted story here. Easy to read with a pleasant flow. I loved the line "divets lay wild in their wake" and how you wove the clever use of "rough and ready" into this. An entertaining story, well told. Best of luck in the contest...alby
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Very funny -- I love the ending lines! This is a great story, and your descriptions and images make it all come alive. A great read!
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Thank you H for the comment. the two in question being my two boys who are very very golf addicted.
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