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A Cup Full of Joy

What a great day for golf in the middle of Fall, feeling quite chipper I drew a smile on my ball. My confidence rose as I stepped to the tee, while I stared down the flag on this gorgeous par three. I swung back the club that I held in my hands and prayed that my ball on the green softly lands. As the white orb pierced the blue Autumn sky, I soon lost my sight with the sun in my eyes. I strolled to the green with trusty putter in tow, but no ball in sight. Where did it go? I searched in the rough and the bunker of sand, with extreme disappointment and useless putter in hand. As my search would yield nothing, I was about to give up. When a small voice whispered, "Just look in the cup." Could it be that my little friend found his way in the hole? Who would believe it? Not one living soul. So I walked to the flag on this dreadful par three and I smiled at a ball that was smiling at me. To whom it may concern this poem is pure fiction. 11/23/20

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Date: 6/22/2022 1:26:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, making me delight virtually and poetically over your muse. God bless you.
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Date: 6/20/2022 10:32:00 PM
Dear Wren, “a cup full of joy”, indeed! I adore your poem and love the title. Your last line is endearing and clever, and a grande finale to an exceptional piece. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark’s contest. Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 6/20/2022 12:33:00 PM
Greetings, Wren, we meet again :) This brought `a cup full of joy to my heart,' reminding me of my step-father when we'd golf every Friday morning before he had his stroke. He has since died, but he had a similar experience. Unfortunately, I never did :) Congratulations on your win on Mile 3 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Mile 4 has already started!
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Wren Rushing
Date: 6/20/2022 6:58:00 PM
Thank you for sponsoring the contest Mark! Golf is a great pastime, but it will sure humble you at times! I'm glad you have great memories of playing with your step-father! Have a wonderful day my friend!
Date: 1/16/2021 9:55:00 AM
Casual enjoyment makes the reader feel so much at ease!! Great write!
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Wren Rushing
Date: 1/16/2021 5:52:00 PM
Thank you for your comment Lonna. Have a wonderful weekend!
Date: 12/5/2020 6:40:00 PM
Love this! Made me smile :)
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Date: 11/24/2020 7:58:00 AM
Great poem, it flows really well..
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Wren Rushing
Date: 11/24/2020 2:33:00 PM
Thanks Silent One, have a happy Thanksgiving!
Date: 11/23/2020 8:18:00 PM
Purity in its absolute form, Wren. lol. Enjoyed! ~ Gershon
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Wren Rushing
Date: 11/23/2020 8:22:00 PM
Thank you Gershon! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving my friend!

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