It's a Four Letter Word

I hear it from someone each and every day,
Some say it loudly, others soft in their way.

It's a four letter word I am talking about,
Sometimes I myself, the word want to shout.

I know it gives pleasure to many who do,
It also causes rifts between men and women, too.

But the word is said there is no doubt,
It does no good, if you just want to pout.

Because the word comes from old and has passed down,
I know it's been spoken in every size of town.

People all over the world say it now,
And don't give a second thought of where or how.

They just use the word like some ethereal thing,
Others could make it one to use just for a fling.

There are thousands and thousands who go out each day,
And this four letter word is all they can say.

I have said it many a time,
But, I haven't spoken it yet, at least not in this rhyme.

I know that I will use it again,
Probably tomorrow will be the day when.

For I'm in league with others who say,
The four letter word...afternoons on Thursday.

Yes, we love to say the word,
I'm sure it is one, that you have all heard.

I've said it in the presence of Bobs, Joans, Phils, and a Rolf,
I'll say it to you...the word is GOLF!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 6/2/2010 1:07:00 PM
I was thinking of the word love,great surprise,great poem.Celene.
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Date: 6/2/2010 9:40:00 AM
FOOOOORRREEEEEEE !! . That's why , I'm still a long handicapper . Clever drive and chip to the green , Daniel....
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Date: 6/2/2010 6:42:00 AM
Did not mean to neglect using your name Dan but Deb had already closed her contest not allowing me to add yet another verse for my last few ADAMS... but there will be other contests like this one...so hang in there...luv..from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 6/2/2010 5:38:00 AM
Good show Dan... Golf was not what I expected but I know its a very hot sport and I am a sports nut so kudos on thhis write... enjoyed ...so creative..luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 6/2/2010 3:59:00 AM
lol, I so didnt expect that to be "THE WORD" enjoyed the write Daniel - rgds WN
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Date: 6/2/2010 3:55:00 AM
Hahaha..so funny... GOLF! Would have never guessed from the beginning :)) Kisses, Emily
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Date: 6/2/2010 3:27:00 AM
You have said it but not spoken about it.. What a nice expression. Very nice twist at the end. Enjoyed it.
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Date: 6/2/2010 3:14:00 AM
Tee it up my friend and lets "PUT THE BALL IN THE HOLE!!" enjoyed this read.
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Date: 6/2/2010 2:59:00 AM
laugh out loud, smiles and a whole lot more. You had me going on this, I am sure that is wanted for the readers. I can think of a lot of 4 letter words to speak of right now. Golf will do. Have a nice one, thanks for my comment,..p.d..
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