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Antonio Ermolao Paoletti | Little Boy Fishing | MutualArt

Cape Cod Boy

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*Image of Little Boy Fishing by Mutual Art

Cape Cod Boy

A warring feat
expands beneath
petite and huge contends,
a unique line
tugging the brine
taunting as it suspends,
a juvenile
bear naught a smile
a glimpse enigma lends,
too close to shore
new hopes implore
that cod and haddock wends,
true tasty meats
fresh scene unseats
entreaties pleased extends,
aspect well made
fulfilled persuade
the wait, the catch godsends.

2021 October 31
*1st Place*
Rhyming Me A Poem 2
~~Eve Roper: Judged 2021 November 14
Photo #2
*HM*
Absolutely Anything
~~Shreya LN: Judged 2022 January 31

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Jo Chamberlain

Date: 5/7/2022 12:51:00 PM

I loved fishing as a kid. Sitting patiently watching the float waiting for a bite. I came across your poem and it brought back find memories.

Hilo Poet
Date: 5/7/2022 1:34:00 PM

Tracing o'er one's lifetime instants a pleasure relived, Joanna, and I am grateful my penning was the impetus of your moment my friend, Aloha~William

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/1/2022 10:26:00 AM

William, back with congratulations for this wonderful poem. So glad to see it on the winners list again. Aloha! Ke Akua pu! Sending you prayers.

Hilo Poet
Date: 2/1/2022 10:49:00 AM

Ditto as well, Sam, yet I'm unclear of the apparent certainties that were factored into the decision process, other than to say, a prize earned, is a prize saved--measuredly, Aloha!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/23/2021 9:16:00 AM

Delightful rhymes with a whimsical glance in vivid images William. A perfect picture of the fishing experience - "the wait, the catch godsends." Congratulations on your first place win! Aloha! Thanksgiving blessings.

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/23/2021 10:06:00 AM

Sam, many thanks for your thought-filled expressions as always my friend, and a Thanksgiving blessing to you and your family as well, Ke Akua pu, Aloha!

Jan Allison

Date: 11/18/2021 12:17:00 PM

What a charming interpretation of the image, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/18/2021 4:22:00 PM

My thanks, Jan, for your time and generosity my friend, Aloha!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 11/15/2021 8:23:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved first place win! Wonderful write! Blessings, Paulette

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/15/2021 8:29:00 AM

Thank you, Paulette, for your thoughtful considerations, Aloha!

Anisha Dutta

Date: 11/14/2021 9:00:00 PM

BIG CONGRATS to win TOP Blessings

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/14/2021 9:07:00 PM

Much love to you, Anisha, Aloha!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/14/2021 8:14:00 PM

Congratulations William, on your well deserved win in Eve’s contest. It’s a wonderful poem… Belle

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/14/2021 8:36:00 PM

Thank you kindly, Belle, and cheers to your tea party win as well--truly sweet, Aloha!

Meghan Hutchings

Date: 11/14/2021 5:32:00 PM

Congratulations!! I wrote about the same picture, but I love your style! What a beautiful talent you have! Thank you for sharing with the rest of us! -Meghan

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/14/2021 6:17:00 PM

I wish to extend my courtesies for your kind words, Meghan, truly welcoming my friend, Aloha!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/14/2021 9:38:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful story/write. I am in the boat fishing with your boy. Have a blessed day with your win...............

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/14/2021 10:28:00 AM

Living in the northeast (MA., ME.) in early years, seldom are days like this, and if it is so, seldom are the coastal waters be as bare. Paula, thanks and as always blessings as well, Aloha!