Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Birdies While Golfing

 

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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