Fish Deeper, Says He

Rainy days chill makes me lazy here in my cabin
Only croaks of frogs, I hear, singing with no rhythm, 
Snails crawl on the ground; earthworms are visible in my garden
Used them as baits, to the river I went for some fishing.

Yet water running from slopes makes the river cold
No fish on surface, they swim deep and avoid, 
I stayed hours while singing 'Raindrops Keeps Fallin' in my Head'
But nay, no fish eats my bait; can I just shoot them, instead? 

Sam said true, "Fish deep, fear not to plunge deep
Fulfillment is gained; why not face your fear, 
Swim and play, water is enticing, dear
Water holds fun and lots from it to keep!"

I like to catch fish, though I cannot swim deep
Neither kill a fish, take off its intestines and gills, 
Scaling it, cook and eat it in zest
I'd prefer catching fish and throw it back, I guess! 

Hmn...I think I prefer it as a sport than feed 
Yet I have naughty thoughts as I do the deed, 
If my man is here, he may join me as we catch some fish
Ha ha! Can we make love before we eat the main dish? (Wink)

Inner Whispers

*****
Date: March 7, 2014
Light Poetry
7th Place win
Contest : 
Gone Fishin'
by Caleb Smith
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mehta Avatar
April 30, 2014 at 5:44 AM
Very brilliant and enjoyable write on fishing. Congrats on the win, Inner
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May 1, 2014 at 1:44 AM
WOW...thanks Dr. Ram Menta!
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April 29, 2014 at 5:03 PM
here again... . Congratulations, in Caleb's "Gone Fishin'" contest.. always~ LINDA
Whispers Avatar
May 1, 2014 at 1:45 AM
This is a surpris for me...Thanks, Linda! I feel lucky! haha!
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April 12, 2014 at 7:48 PM
haha, I love that ending, Inner, ... CONGRATULATIONS:) on having your poem featured on the soups HOME PAGE. <3 =LINDA
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