It just wasn’t our day!
Twelve people in the tournament
Playing the game we love.
Onto the croquet lawns we went,
Nine women and three men.
Two blocks of six,
Five matches each we played.
My first match was against a man,
Which I won,
A great start to the day.
Then I lost to one of the ladies,
Then lost to another,
Managed to beat the third,
But then lost to the fourth.
The other two men were the same,
Losing their matches
Against the ladies,
The blocks were finished
Then we each had to play,
Had to play our opponent,
Opponent in each block,
Those who were in the same position,
Same position in each block.
I played another lady
As did the other men,
We all lost again.
It just wasn’t our day,
As it was obviously, Ladies Day.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: It was a good day of croquet even though I only came eighth in the tournament.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments8
Good write Gold.
Thanks Orchi.
A day of manners and protocol where ladies go first. Another fun event and poem Andy.
It was a good day soren in spite of being beaten, Thank you.
Andy
You can't win them all I guess. But with your sunny attitude you are already a winner mi amigo. great poem
Very true David, much appreciated.
A ndy
An entertaining read, ladies first again, enjoyed
Thank you Tobani, glad you enjoyed it.
Andy
You are very welcome
There’s such cheerful honesty in this poem; sporting spirit wrapped in good humour and gentle self-deprecation. It paints the scene with affection, letting the reader feel the camaraderie, the grass underfoot, and the cheeky triumph of the day’s true champions. Sometimes, all you can do is smile, tip your hat, and say, “Well played, ladies!”
Such very true words arqios, it was a great day in many ways, thank you for your kind words.
Andy
"play up play up and play the game" -You did and not a drop of blood spilt. I can only understand that win loose or draw, croquet is a game you love, Andy.
So true Dave, I love the game in many ways, thank you.
Andy
Maybe that is why they call it ladies day 🤣
True Teddy, thank you.
A ndy
Excellent write Andy
Thank you Tony.
Andy
You're welcome
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