The Unexpected Gift
yesterday
there was sand
all over the putting green
and the holes
had all disappeared
and over yonder
the chipping green
was the same
way
it was maintenance day
but I didn’t get the memo
got in my car
and went to another green
and putted
a few putts
before the thunder
took over
I love golf
but it’s not worth
getting struck by lightning
for it
which would be my luck
really don’t know
what I’d do without golf
at this point
and I would have never
tried it
even considered it
if it weren’t for my daughter
she was 5
hitting balls on the range
when a pro pulled me aside
and said she had the gift
don’t let her quit
well, that’s all it took
I had her signed up for lessons
before the sun set
and over the years
I watched her develop
taking the club back
and bringing it forward
into this beautiful
beautiful swing
she made it look
so effortless
I’d stand behind her
watching
as the ball blurred
out of sight
I can still see her
barefoot
on the putting green
the clouds pink overhead
I’m so grateful to all the pros
who taught her
how to play
this amazing
wonderful game
that teaches you
all about life
and the power
of now
TL