A Day In the Shade--Zeugma

She stole a moment, and a book
to linger in the cool of trees 
where not a soul would think to look.
She stole a moment, and a book
and sat beside the flowing brook
where birds were cooing with the breeze.
She stole a moment and a book,
to linger in the cool of trees

With bated breath and hook she smiled,
and with her pole, she caught a trout
The blue sky darkened for awhile
With bated breath and hook she smiled
as raindrops sprinkled all about
With bated breath and hook she smiled
and with her pole she caught a trout

Unleashing joy, and then a fish
she let it go, and watched it swim
It swam away,  as was her wish
She let it go and watched it swim
Releasing it was just a whim,
unleashing joy, and then a fish.
She let it go, and watched it swim



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8/29/14 For Sara's Contest:  Zeugma
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Kendrick Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 9:27 AM
Thank you for participating in my contest..I am sorry to be so long in saying my congrats to each one..I enjoyed reading this one..Sara..Great effort that you went to telling a great story..
Richards Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 9:52 AM
Thank you again, Sara !!
Callus Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 3:13 PM
Just the ideal way to spend a relaxing day! Excellent bunch of triolets and zeugmas. Congrats on your win, Carrie. // paul
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 1:33 PM
Well done Carrie. I loved all three verses, as they reminded me of when I was younger and loved fishing. Congratulations on your win.
Petersen Potter Avatar
September 12, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Excellent suit of Triolets Carrie! Loved it all! I just love to write in so many different styles and poetic forms. They're so much fun to try and write with! I'm so happy we can do this at the soup and so many poets do this like me. Best wishes to you! xxxx D.
Manassian Avatar
September 4, 2014 at 3:11 AM
WOW! WOW! WOW! Carrie...you amaze. I read up on Zeugma but couldn't for the lie of me think of something. Then I came here to read your winning lyrics poem and saw THIS! :) Exception Zeugma usage! Sara will LOVE it. I know I did! Hugs
Zerbst Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 8:52 PM
Never read this form before, but I'll tell you Carrie, it sure looks awesome. You have my admiration.
Curtis Avatar
August 29, 2014 at 7:36 PM
Excellent form Carrie and well penned
Chircop Avatar
August 29, 2014 at 7:27 PM
Sounds like a relaxing kind of day to read poetry,fish and enjoy being with nature.My favourite kind of day,though somehow I kept picturing you with the book and fishing rod in the view.This poem sprinkles serenity and beauty,Somehow even freedom..Yes to let animals roam free..Glad I visited your poem tonight sweet Carrie-Charma
Devonshire Avatar
August 29, 2014 at 2:41 PM
Dear Carrie, You work so well in the triolet form. The zeugma is an enigma to me, but as a fisherwoman, I love the way she caught he fish and then let it swim away. There is a poem by Elizabeth Bishop called "The Fish." It's not as joyful as yours, but your poem reminded me of her excellent work. See it at http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-fish/ Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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