Driving It Home

Listen to poem:

Dressed in spike shoes And summer whites He steps onto the manicured fairway Heart in the game and focused Toting proudly a new bag With left-handed custom Putters drivers and irons Glistening in the sun Studying every curvature of the lawn He carefully analyzes distances Sandy bunkers and water hazards Pulling out the perfect driver Defending his championship title His tournament life on the line Practicing the swing in his mind Like he’s done a million times Stepping up to the tee A prayer under breath Positioning the ball just so There it is the perfect swing In control of every motion Everyone follows the flight of the ball Towards the flag fluttering in the breeze Kerplunk right in the victory cup A hole in one !! Crowd roars and there it is The jubilant victory dance And a kiss for that lucky driver Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~RANDOM MUSINGS VOL.1~ 2020 AP: 2nd place 2022 Submitted on June 6, 2019 for contest DRIVER OF VICTORY sponsored by JULIA WARD - RANKED 2ND

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 6/26/2019 11:08:00 PM

Well-told, excellent topic for the prompt. Felicitations! Now, Celebrate your own victory, Line, you deserve the honor

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/26/2019 11:14:00 PM

Yes. I do feel like kissing the driver. Thank you, RAP.

Julia Ward

Date: 6/26/2019 11:11:00 AM

I very much enjoyed the read. Well done for doing so well in my contest, Line.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/26/2019 4:00:00 PM

Thanks, Julia. Most appreciated. I had fun with your challenge.

Mark Toney

Date: 6/16/2019 3:09:00 PM

Oh, nicely done, Line. A hole in one - every golfer's dream! You should do very well in the contest. I'm impressed that you didn't have to use the word "golf," and you sealed the victory with a dance and a kiss. I also love you used "kerplunk." How onomatopoetic of you :) A fave for me! ~Mark

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/26/2019 4:00:00 PM

Thank you so much, Mark. Most appreciated.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 6/12/2019 11:24:00 PM

Would you be writing about a particular golfer? I like the double flair of the last line. A delightful piece, Line, super match for the prompt.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/13/2019 12:07:00 AM

A tribute to every golfer who pulls off a hole-in-one. LOL Thanks for your much appreciated visit and compliment, RAP.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/7/2019 9:23:00 PM

Line, I like the way you built up the suspense in this story-poem. Well done!

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/7/2019 9:47:00 PM

Thanks, Caren.