Walking down the fairway
approaching my well-hit ball,
this challenging game of golf
has several benefits for all.
At hole number one it's obvious:
you get to be outdoors;
observing dynamic skies
and all this nature can be yours.
I'm hearing Eastern Bluebirds
fly from tree to tree,
watching them snatch small insects
that I can't even see.
Then a Red-tailed Hawk
sweeps and sails into view,
riding on summer thermals,
another distraction for you.
And down in the wetland,
a group of Canada Geese,
dabbling in shallow water,
paddling and feeding in peace.
And so by the time we begin
our putting at number eighteen,
I've scored a lot more birdies
than my partners from tee to green.
© 2024 Richard Havenga
Photo Locations:
1. & 2. Home Woods - Cannonsburg, Michigan
3. Pickerel Lake Park - Fred Meijer Nature Preserve - Kent County - Michigan
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