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Just Fishing

The day was shades of grey
like shetches in charcoal,
almost one dimensional,
as I gazed from my perch
at water’s edge
looking beyond my line
which was taut and moving.
Startled, I flicked my rod back
but the line went limp
and I left it there,
not thinking—or caring that—
the bait might be gone.
I wasn’t really here to fish anyway.
It was only an excuse
to be alone and--
some might think it strange
to be just sitting here
in the rain…


11/14/2012  For Seren's contest

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  1. Date: 12/15/2012 6:59:00 AM

    Congrats on your great win..Way to go..Sara

  1. Date: 12/14/2012 10:19:00 AM

    Craig your poem reminds me of another scenario. Sitting on the bank, line in the water, but caring less about catching anything, is much like sitting in a rowboat still tied to its mooring, and just feeling the gentle, peaceful rocking of the waves. It does wonders for the mind. Congratulations... YarnSpinner

  1. Date: 12/14/2012 7:47:00 AM

    Congratulations friend Craig on your super awesome win. Cheers!!! (^_^)

  1. Date: 12/14/2012 7:10:00 AM

    Congratulations, Craig! What a wonderful free verse poem. Your descriptions make me long for a lake to sit by!

  1. Date: 12/14/2012 1:52:00 AM

    Hi Craig happy to share a spot with you and congratulation. I wondered where you were going when you started with the shades of grey xx

  1. Date: 12/13/2012 10:16:00 PM

    Congratulations on your 2nd place in my contest....Seren

  1. Date: 11/18/2012 4:10:00 PM

    fantastic interpretation of photo and contest craif .. extraordinary visuals luv .. oh I am so pleased u liked my entry for Hope and so honored u chose it for forst place .. to be among so many accredited poets is truly wonderful .. sending u winning wishes for fishing contest too..

  1. Date: 11/15/2012 12:51:00 PM

    :) I like this! I know my dad would have liked this, too. I would like to take my girl fishing when she's bigger. My hubby is NOT a fisherman. Me? It's been years, but I LOVED it, the peace, being with one's thoughts. You captured that perfectly in your poem. Best wishes in the contest. Hugs, Cyndi