Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

Flog Is An Apt Anagram of Golf

I’d watched the ‘Open’ and the 'Masters'
And thought that l’d give golf a try
I hired some clubs and little white balls
From the tee I hoped my ball would sail high

I lined up perfectly and took a swing
But the ball stayed on that little blue tee
I tried again and missed it once more
I was a laughing stock for all to see!

If questioned about my handicap
I’d smile and say I don’t have one at all
The only real problem that I have is
I can’t hit the ruddy golf ball!


A true story!

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05 09 17

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Andrea Dietrich June 5, 2017 at 8:31 PM oh Jan, I don'T think I saw this before, did I? It's really good and you got a great placement with it. Congrats to you. I HATE this sport. For lazy or rich people Id say!! Flog is great word for it.

Dale Gregory Cozart June 5, 2017 at 10:58 AM I tried once. I missed the ball frequently. congrats.

Joseph Soper June 4, 2017 at 11:28 PM Very funny!! thoroughly enjoyed the read Jan.

Pat Adams May 16, 2017 at 4:51 PM That's so funny!! Sounds about how I would do. I tried it in gym class in high school and was one of the one's they had to call in after an hour. I was still on the 2nd hole! Good job. Very good rhyme!

Scott Thirtyseven May 14, 2017 at 8:21 AM Fully agree. I once lined up at the driving range, and took a swing. The ball took off, flat, to right, and hit the surround of the partition between myself and my neighbour. It rebounded off the surround, and came straight back at me, narrowly missing my legs, and ending up in the dunny (toilet) behind me. Since then I have told people my handicap is the clubs. Enjoy the golfing, I don't even try anymore.

Christopher Flaherty May 13, 2017 at 7:10 PM Like it Jan People think Golf is easy until they try it Its probably the hardest game in the world to Play its like driving it can make even the most mild mannered turn into a nutcase

Christopher Flaherty May 13, 2017 at 7:10 PM Like it Jan People think Golf is easy until they try it Its probably the hardest game in the world to Play its like driving it can make even the most mild mannered turn into a nutcase

Andrea Dietrich May 10, 2017 at 7:15 PM HA. Very good one, Jan. I detest this lazy man's sport. Also I took lessons and never learned a bloody thing. Miniature golf is much better!!! At least you can just laugh and hang around cute little things!!

Paul Callus May 10, 2017 at 1:38 PM I have watched golf on telly, but never been on a golf course, even though there is one not that far off from where we live. Have heard that it's quite a costly sport, too. Seeing your title made me realize that golf can also be played backwards! Hugs // paul

Daniel Turner May 10, 2017 at 8:46 AM Just reading the title made me burst out laughing. Very funny story, Jan. Thank you so much for the belly laugh.

Demetrios Trifiatis May 10, 2017 at 6:53 AM Well my friend, Jan, that is why they call it GOLG it is an Acrostic: G.O.L.F.= Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden! Haha! Marvelously written, still laughing! Hugs xxx

Darren White May 10, 2017 at 4:49 AM Flog it! And funny Jan :)

Arthur Vaso May 9, 2017 at 11:42 PM LOL My dad tried to get my mum to play, she gave up, and just picked it up with her hands and tossed it! :)

Connie Marcum Wong May 9, 2017 at 7:33 PM I'd need a bigger ball. Lol, loved this Jan! ; ) 7

Eye Truth-Teller May 9, 2017 at 7:13 PM four haha poet

Reason A. Poteet May 9, 2017 at 6:45 PM Funny, Jan, but keep at it, you're bound to improve. My son helps coach the golf team the school system where he is a counselor. He has a few stories to tell about beginners. Loved your humor and brevity.

Ilene Bauer May 9, 2017 at 4:50 PM ha! great title, jan, and the poem lives up to it... Jan Allison May 9, 2017 at 5:20 PM I had fun with this theme:-) hugs Jan xx

John Michaels May 9, 2017 at 4:40 PM Love this one, Jan. The last line is a belter! Good luck with the contest! Regards, John. Jan Allison May 9, 2017 at 5:20 PM Thanks John at least I can laugh at myself:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green May 9, 2017 at 2:45 PM It is definitely appropriate to call it flog when I play, but only if you slur the word flog as the day goes on. :) Funny Jan and well written rhymes. Loved this. Jan Allison May 9, 2017 at 2:53 PM We did have fun when we went out we used to laugh so much together that was the main thing and walking is good for you lol:-) hugs Jan xx Tim Smith May 9, 2017 at 2:46 PM yep, watering hole

Meenakshi Raina May 9, 2017 at 2:45 PM Keep trying you are almost there......nicely written! Jan Allison May 9, 2017 at 2:50 PM I gave up and my golfing accomplice left the island about ten years ago so that is the end of this hobby lol :-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane May 9, 2017 at 2:42 PM Chuckle dee dee, Jan can't hit from a tee, but she can write real funny. Good one,Jan Jan Allison May 9, 2017 at 2:48 PM It's a true story but I actually purchased some clubs and joined a golf club for a year with my friend Sandy but all we did was laugh as I was absolutely dreadful but the 19th hole was the best :-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith May 9, 2017 at 2:42 PM Address the ball...hello ball...the 19th tee is the best hole anyway, Jan Allison May 9, 2017 at 2:49 PM 19th hole is definitely the best:-) hugs Jan xx Lin Lane May 9, 2017 at 2:42 PM 19th huh....on the rocks?