Thanks to Russell who has created a wonderful poem about the little things we all take for granted. Enjoy! 

 

Little Things

T’was late summer when things started to change
No more shaking hands and keep your distance on the range
An unwelcome visitor had arrived and hadn’t paid his fees
We were just beginning to understand about this unsociable disease

Until then our biggest problem was the greens and their lack of speed
Now we are just happy to have a hit in our hour of need
We have such an amazing community, we take the good with the bad
Now it’s time to reflect on the little things we’ve always had

Start at the pro shop, check in with a warm welcome from the staff
Bump into other members and be sure to have a laugh
Off to the range and talk about the footy score
Mock a few swings and then maybe a few more

Throw the balls up to find your new best friend
The other group now your mortal enemy, until the very end
Personal glory cast aside for the greater good of the team
It’s all about the first shout, you know what I mean

At the end of hostilities, it’s hats off and hands shaken
We are all mates after all, don’t be mistaken
Adjourn to the bar to honour the bragging rights
Let the sledging continue and see who bights

They say the best view comes after the hardest climb
We will all be back together, we just need to bide our time
Soon we will be shaking hands, hugging and drinking like Kings
And realising how lucky we are to have these little things

Russell Maxwell
Links Hope Island
5 April 2020

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