Eight Going On Nine

morning is the best time
my big brother used to say
 wanna catch the big ones
 start early in the day

fishing pole in hand
a sunny cotton top
waiting for the cork to pop

a perfect  day, idled away
side by side
my brother and I

stringer nearly full
 biggest one mine
proudly shown off to mom
when your eight going on nine
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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