Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Exceptional

I don't play, but my husband does and I totally understood the lingo.

I liked: this scar upon the links placed in a mad hijinks. Pretty sure this is where the hubs would be swearing:-)

So clever, Jim. This is a fantasy tournament with a realistic ending. You did Casey a great service with this tribute poem.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023

Thanks so much, Pam. Although my ability at golf doesn't near the Wile in the poem, I have been known to blow a lead like that and lip-out many putts. 😢

Thanks for that great review with all the stars!

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I am very familiar with 'Casey at the Bat'. Thank you for sharing this story/poem with us. I had fun reading. My dad was a golfer, so I do understand. My husband attempts to golf but really doesn't have the patience and has more than once thrown a club or two. LOL

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023

So glad you enjoyed it. Although I'm not quite the golfer as the Wile in my poem, I have been known to blow a lead like that and lip-out many a putt. :(

Comment from jmdg1954

Exceptional

Impressive!

It's been a very long time since I read Casey at the Bat, but once I Wile on the Green, the cadence came right back to me.

Excellent rhyme scheme, no forced lines which allowed for a joyous read.

Any significance to the name Wile?

Cheers.... John

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023

Not really. It's just my name. It was originally Weil, but my great-great grandfather changed it to Wile when he immigrated from Germany in the 19th century. Not sure why.

While I'm not quite the golfer that the Wile in my poem is, I have been known to blow a lead like that and lip-out many a putt. :(

Hey, thanks for the 6-star review, John. Much appreciated.

reply by jmdg1954 on 19-Jan-2023

Damn. I did not put the name together! Again, great read.

Comment from Terry Broxson

Excellent

LOL, somehow, somewhere along the way, maybe the second shot out of the bunker, I knew you were going to Casey. But I do like the lipped-out ending. Very clever. Terry.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023

Thanks so much, Terry.

Comment from John Ciarmello

Excellent

Sensational, Jim! This is an entertaining piece. It flowed flawlessly and told the story of Wile's golf day perfectly. Thank you for sharing some of the terminologies in the notes. Loved it! Best, JohnC

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023

Thank you so much, John!

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

Good morning, Jim!
Wishing I had six stars to affix on this gem! Smiles all around!
Engaging, rhythmical, and just plain fun!
I bet even "Casey" is smiling

Thank you for sharing this delightful story poem this morning - on a day in northern Michigan when all of the golf courses are covered in sleet and snow!

Take Care!
diane

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023

Thanks so much, Diane. I used to dread those Michigan winters when I lived there. Due to some physical problems, I haven't been able to play golf for a few months now down here in North Carolina, but I still get my golf "fix" by writing about it.

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

Poetry? Did not expect that for whatever reason. Lip outs are not for me. My bane of greens is leaving putts short. Miserably short. like an inch on a four-inch putt. Yips? Perhaps, but I blame The Bear with golden hair as he taught in my youth let the ball die into the cup. dang.

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 Comment Written 19-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023

I'm guilty of all of it. Any way you can miss a putt, I've done it.

Comment from Jesse James Doty

Excellent

This is a delightful rendition of Casey at the Bat and it worked well although a little long for my taste I loved the terms you chose to describe how you lipped out at the end and lost the favor of the teammates who you worked with during this game.
Well written and enjoyable to read.
Jesse


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 Comment Written 19-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023

Thanks, Jesse. Coincidentally, it came out to be the same number of verses as CATB (13).

reply by Jesse James Doty on 19-Jan-2023

Understood. I am just not used to those longish poems of yesteryear.