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Go Fishing

There is no peace to equal that, of fishing by a Lake, 
Or a stream, or river broad, or pond within a wood, 
If worries you would cast away, take a fishing break, 
Nature, is the balm that Soothes, the restless soul for good. 

I remember, one idyllic, sunny day in spring, 
Rising early, well before, dawns tentative groping light, 
Arriving at the lake to hear, a far off robin, sing, 
A ripple from a rising fish, all added to the sight, 

To angle for your supper, is reward enough, it's true, 
But that day, was a record day, eleven trout all told, 
It fed the family well, perhaps a week or two, 
But memories of that treasured day, is what inside, we hold.

However if excitement is what your craving for, 
Fishing in a little boat, upon a rolling sea, 
Buffeted by waves and wind, not too far from the shore, 
Satisfies the need inside and makes our souls run free.

Fighting fish and nature, whatever form, you choose, 
Fresh water or the salty brine, the outcome is the same, 
Catching cod or mackerel, you later have for tea, 
Is wonderful, I promise you, and part of life's rich game.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Horn Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 8:01 AM
You certainly did not have any trouble fishing around for words.
Cranney Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 4:05 PM
Thanks James for reading. I love words but fishing them out of the old grey matter, is not getting easier as I get older. Damian.
Emu Avatar
September 3, 2017 at 12:04 AM
True enough Damian. I enjoyed this poem and the feeling it creates within the reader. Well those who fish anyway. Regards, Craig
Cranney Avatar
September 3, 2017 at 6:20 AM
Thanks Old Man Craig, appreciate the comment. Old man Damian. (Well none of us are getting any younger,) very best wishes.
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