Greg Gaul Poet Couplet

Taffy Goes Golfing

Taffy and I walk together
finding golf balls in the heather.
A true friend as we slog around
a best partner so I have found.
Wanting my dog to have a proper name
in line with respect for this noble game.
Named for rotund William Howard Taft
a golfing president that sounded apt.
Though a pedigree mongrel hound
we share moments that are profound.

Off we go to our little town course
Taffy watches as balls hit the gorse.
Traversed the front in level par
felt a tinge of confidence thus far.
Breezing the back with a birdie or two
misses catching up, maybe coming due.
Tensing Taffy sniffs birds of prey
looming ravens, an omen they say.
The last before me, the count at three
can I shoot my age, will it ever be?

Taffy and I stood staring at the hole
needing an up 'n down to make my goal.
Set up for the chip with breath quicken
Jumpy, trembling as I struck it thin.
A shadowy being leapt from the right
Taffy had snatched my shot mid flight!
Then he dropped it right next to the cup
I stepped in quick and cleaned it up.
From now on, no matter how I play
Taffy and I will have this one day!

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Hat Bueckert March 28, 2023 at 8:51 PM Hehe Taffy sounds awesome, great poem and congrats :) Greg Gaul March 31, 2023 at 1:05 PM Glad you enjoyed

Sam Kauffman March 27, 2023 at 11:07 AM Pure delight on four paws, Greg! When my husband goes out into the back yard to practice his golf game, Paddy retrieves the golf balls for him! I think he would love to ride in the golf cart just for the heck of it! This is so original, but, then again, I always look forward to your originality! Congratulations on your win! So fun to share the podium with you and Taffy! BTW, our first Wheaten was named Taffy! Like your reference to Taft! Blessings my friend! Greg Gaul March 31, 2023 at 1:08 PM So many coincidences and so much fun. Kudos to you for your poetry. Paddy must have been great. Taffy existed only in imagination. Congrats.

Paula Goldsmith March 27, 2023 at 8:56 AM Congratulations on your win. What a fun write. Have a blessed day/week writing away.................... Greg Gaul March 31, 2023 at 1:09 PM Glad you enjoyed. As always, your visit is most appreciated.

Bj Legros Kelley March 27, 2023 at 12:17 AM Thank you for entering this poetry contest Greg, and congratulations on your 1st place win! :) Greg Gaul March 31, 2023 at 1:10 PM Your hosting is most supeb. Thanks so much for your efforts.

Jeanne Mcgee October 12, 2019 at 7:35 PM This just tickled my heart. Go Taffy! Congrats on your win Greg. Greg Gaul March 31, 2023 at 1:11 PM So happy you were tickled. My pleasure.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 10, 2019 at 8:35 AM - Sometimes I think dogs are wiser than humans :) - Congratulations on your win, Greg :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Greg Gaul October 10, 2019 at 4:10 PM Wasn't Asta the name of the dog of William Powell in The Thin Man movies? Anywho, pets are always attributed intelligence that humans seem not to have in the movies. Guess it's true in life as well. Your tribute to Asta was so cute and so much fun, congrats to you as well. Loved the picture too.

Jan Allison October 10, 2019 at 8:05 AM I got such a giggle reading about your golfing buddy and love the title, many congratulations on your win Greg, :-) hugs Jan xx Greg Gaul October 10, 2019 at 4:02 PM Jan, you must be a golfer. But thanks for your kind comments and congrats to you as well. The contest was a lot of fun.

Regina Mcintosh October 10, 2019 at 7:15 AM Congrats and thanks for your entry. Lovely poem. Blessings and love to you, Gina Greg Gaul October 10, 2019 at 4:01 PM Gina, thanks so much for letting my poem in the competition. Such a fun contest and thanks for the placement. All the best.

Sara Kendrick June 1, 2019 at 3:19 PM Interesting lines penned.. Good to have a companion when out and having fun even if it is a four legged companion. Sara Greg Gaul June 1, 2019 at 4:56 PM Thanks so much Sara for your kind comments. Sometimes the four legged friends just might be better than the two legged ones. Namaste dear poetess.