A Man, a Canoe, and a Dream

Upon the placid pond
With nature, a strengthening bond
Of these moments, he is so fond
A man, a canoe, and a dream

Some tackle, a reel, and a pole
Equipped with a motor to troll
Searching the old fishing hole
A man, a canoe, and a dream

He waits for the largemouth to strike
A Pickrel, , perch, or  a pike
He's yet to find one he dislikes
A man, a canoe, and a dream

Each moment his confidence grows
And deep in his heart, he knows
He could fish along side of the pros
A man, a canoe, and a dream
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Bangalee Avatar
June 19, 2021 at 10:56 PM
excellent poem penned; confidence makes true the deam~
Mac Donald Avatar
January 12, 2011 at 5:17 PM
I think you could fish "along side of the pros", Joe. You should write to them and tell them you could bring them to your fishing spot? I'm sure they'd love to tag along? Do you eat pike? I don't think they're so very far from the gar family? Best to you, Mikki
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