Technique
I studied the swing
Its angles, its direction
Its refined physics.
Then I discovered the trees
had already studied me.
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The Mental Game
Golf is mostly mental
The professionals say this
which is reassuring.
Because my physical game
has requested no comment.
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The Lie
The ball lands on the green
According to the rules, it seems
This is called a lie.
A bizarre choice of language
given the circumstances.
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The Nineteenth
After eighteen holes
you proceed to the clubhouse
to discuss the round
with those who saw none of it
and understand completely.
