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A Jolly Fisherman

Driven by a growing angling fad The jolly fisherman took a fishing rod And walked onto the nearby stream As the sun rose from the mountain seam He had in mind the swimming Trout With rising hope and speeding steps, he set out Sat on a rock and swished the rod in the air With the quickness of a practiced bowler Looking at the line sinking low, waited quiet Hoping to see the fish nibbling at the bait Inhaling the fresh morning air, he sat His head well protected with a frilled hat As the hook line went taut in his grip With rising hope, he pulled it up But alas! With no booty to boast And no fish at the hook to fry or roast Uncomplaining, he sat like a statue on the rock For hours, never allowing his heart to break He waited all day till the sun went down And at last with a smile, walked down to his town _______________________________ August.19. 2022 A Jolly Fisherman Poetry Contest Sponsor- Julia Ward

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Bill Baker

Date: 8/23/2022 2:28:00 PM

A typical day for a trout fisherman on a light biting day. Excellent imagery and descriptions of the scene and fisherman, Valsa. Good luck in the contest my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/20/2022 10:58:00 PM

Tried but failed to catch a fish. The fishmonger is next door. :)

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/19/2022 11:10:00 AM

Jolly? A jolly fisherman is one who reels in an Apache trout, but you have certainly captured many a fisherman's day! Aloha!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/19/2022 6:53:00 AM

Reads like a good contender for her contest. Way to go. Sad, he did not catch a fish for his meal. Maybe tomorrow it will be better. I must admire his patience. Your visit to my page was delightful. You might like to read my poem, "Maybe Or Maybe Not" which I just finished. Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/19/2022 5:52:00 AM

A story of thrill and hope and disappointment. Such is life! There is always next time--that is why he smiles as your ending lines convey.

Valsa George
Date: 8/19/2022 5:59:00 AM

Yes, life is one of hopes and disappointments ! Probably this fisherman has some clever tricks up his sleeve which he expects would bring better luck for him next time. Thank you so much Vijay !

Jcb Brul

Date: 8/19/2022 4:39:00 AM

A wonderful story encapsulated in this piece of marvel. Brilliantly executed in cinematic way. You are a brilliant story teller my friend. More to come.Blessings.^___^ JCB

Valsa George
Date: 8/19/2022 5:56:00 AM

Thank you so much dear Jez . We are all story tellers ! We see things and observe people and make up stories :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/19/2022 4:11:00 AM

Valsa, with your really deft hand and great diction, you are able to captivate the attention of the reader from the very beginning all the way through the very end, flowing those feelings of hope, wait, and expectation. Your poem has carried me to a wonderful world of metaphors. Thank you very much for sharing this Gem. and good luck in the contest.

Valsa George
Date: 8/19/2022 5:53:00 AM

People who are really great make small men feel great ! Your hearty and beautiful comments are ever a boost to me and I feel more and more inspired ! Thanks a lot dear friend !