(Thanks to Bob Fisher for the photo – Fisher is the Team photographer for the Montreal Canadians)
Nice shot, your partner replies
as the ball rises in a graceful arc
against the clear blue sky
Bending ever so slightly before it lands
far away, down the fairway
Bouncing, bouncing, rolling, rolling
until it comes to rest,
never out of sight
So effortless, for today
the golfer in you has come to play
***
You have worked so hard
for so many years
searching for secrets
adjusting your swing, clubs, and mind
Ever vigilant, always hopeful
to play this way
No anxiety, no frustration,
no what if ahead
no if only behind
Just peaceful exhilaration
as you watch the round unfold
***
When it is over, your smile runs deep
The passion and calm of this day
are secure in your soul
to be treasured forever
You have been blessed
you have experienced
the essence of golf
the enchantment of the game
***
But the golfer in you is a vagabond
He was here today
and will be gone tomorrow
In his absence you will enjoy
an occasional feeling of his touch
But you will always be on the watch
in anticipation of the day
the golfer in you returns to play
***
by Charles Pfeil from Colors of My World - published by ArrowPhotos - Canada, 2010
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