Croquet Again Sonnet.

Goldfinch60



Walking out onto the lawn for the first time,

First time since they were closed for upgrading,

Beautifully prepared to start my climb

Up the practice curve to lift my grading.

 

The first ball was struck with resounding joy,

Towards the hoop it sailed gently and stopped,

To line up with the hoop as was my ploy

And in front of the hoop it nicely dropped.

 

The game was played with humour and with grace,

A gentle game full of joy that beckoned,

A wonderful time in this joyous place,

The only problem was that I came second.

 

T’was the first game since the lawns re-opened

But it was a good day that I enjoyed

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 29th, 2024 02:00
  • Comment from author about the poem: The croquet lawns had been shut for a month for refurbishment and this was the first day they re-opened, it was a great time.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 29
  • Users favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet
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  • orchidee

    Good time and good write Gold.

  • Neville



    I can see I shall have to give this game a try .. sounds more exciting than shove ha'penny any day of the week .. Neville

    • Goldfinch60

      Yes give it a go Neville, you may be pleasantly surprised.

      Andy

    • sorenbarrett

      A fun read where I felt like I was there. Thanks for the invitation my friend

      • Goldfinch60

        My pleasure soren, glad you enjoyed it.

        Andy

      • Teddy.15

        Playing with your balls again, 🤣 I hope the upgrade was worth it. 🌹

        • Accidental Poet

          Whoa, that a low blow. 😆

          • Goldfinch60

            All the time Teddy, all the time. LOL.

            Andy

          • arqios

            Never played croquet properly and after COVID the bowls clubs have not reopened since. Coming in second would hit worse if it was a two-person comp!

            • Goldfinch60

              I used to bowl a few years ago and the club I used to play for has been active since Covid. Croquet is a great game to play, give it a go arqios.

              Andy

              • arqios

                Thanks Andy, I may just do that!

              • Doggerel Dave

                Yer know I've never played the game of croquet, but over the time I've been at MPS, and under your enthusiastic tutelage, I'm pretty sure I could become a master in five minutes, Andy.

                • Goldfinch60

                  It is a great game and I would be more than willing to show you Dave.

                  Andy

                • Tony36

                  Excellent write Andy

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Thank you Tony.

                    Andy

                    • Tony36

                      You're welcome Andy

                    • Accidental Poet

                      You'll get 'em next time Andy. 😉👍

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Yes I will AP, thank you.

                        Andy

                      • Dove

                        Awesome.. Sounds like fun

                        • Goldfinch60

                          It certainly is awesome game Dove.

                          Andy

                        • Tom Dylan

                          A fine write, Andy. And glad you enjoyed playing again.

                          • Goldfinch60

                            Thank you Tom, we will be out on the lawns tomorrow.

                            Andy



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