Forgotten Bridge

Where I fish 
was once a railroad bridge.

Gone now, passengers dismissed,
Faded memories of beach bound trips.

I fish among the ruins in disguise,
Debris where black sea bass dance and flounder hide.

But how great the whistle must have been,
Noise rippling the creeks surface above where the fish still swim.

Don’t be surprise, the bridge is still here with me.
With passing souls, I see them each time I cast into this timid sea.

Sunday, October 24, 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Alex Avatar
March 13, 2022 at 5:36 AM
Congratulations again!
Legros Kelley Avatar
November 17, 2021 at 3:16 PM
Robert, thank you for entering your beautiful and nostalgic poem 'Forgotten Bridge' to the poetry contest 'Railroads, A Historical Glance Back'! Also, congratulations for such a high placement. It is a great poem!
Jones Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 12:33 PM
Sea bass dance and flounders hide...love that! Congrats.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 9:07 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. I can see you catching the fish. Fish for dinner??? Enjoy your win with blessings....................
Alex Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 5:44 AM
Very beautifully narrated. Congratulations!
Bayles Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 2:07 PM
It pictured a place I'd like to go.
Liguori Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 2:20 PM
https://bit.ly/3CnqXEE
Mcintosh Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 12:55 PM
Wonderful. God bless you. Love, Gina
Achara Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 12:23 PM
Very nicely written. It took my mind to the place you describe. Bravo!
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