Back To Croquet.

Goldfinch60



There I was again on the lawn,

Playing the game I love.

Had not played for several weeks

But I could still hit the ball,

Hit it reasonably straight,

But I am sure the hoops had a magnet,

A magnet on the uprights.

As each time I tried

The ball hit the upright

And would not go through the hoops.

Hopefully next time I play,

The magnets will stop working.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 24th, 2026 02:03
  • Comment from author about the poem: Croquet is back.
  • Category: Humor
  • Views: 41
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  • Neville



    And there was me at the dentist trying to avoid the drill by hiding behind magnets .. just sayin, some folk don't know how lucky they are .. Neville

    • Goldfinch60

      I know that I am very lucky in my life Neville and am so grateful for that. Thank you.

      Andy

    • orchidee

      Good write Gold.

    • sorenbarrett

      Fun mixed with frustration in this poem Gold but then so is life. Nicely written my friend

      • Goldfinch60

        So very true soren, much appreciated.

        Andy

        • sorenbarrett

          You are most welcome

        • Michael Edwards

          It gave me a smile - nice one andy.

          • Goldfinch60

            So glad to make you smile Michael, my job is done.😁😁😁

            Andy

          • Doggerel Dave

            It's the aliens - they are too bright to attempt to invade directly, they are going to take over the world by one miniscule piece at a time . Magnets on your hoops is just stage one - you'll see.

            • Goldfinch60

              Very true Dave, those aliens are out there but not yet seen because they cannot believe the state of our world. LOL

              Andy

            • arqios

              Nice. Now to keep the queen of hearts busy🕊️🙏🏻

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you Rik, most true.

                Andy

              • Teddy.15

                lol 🌹

                • Goldfinch60

                  Thank you Teddy. 🌹🌹🌹

                  Andy

                • NafisaSB

                  good for the body, and relaxes you too - well done

                  • Goldfinch60

                    So true Nafisa, thank you.

                    Andy

                    • NafisaSB

                      stay fit, healthy and happy - take care..



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