Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

I Let It Slip Away

I let it slip away,
It did not have a chance
It was a struggle
That put up quite a dance

It was a beautiful morning,
All was fresh and new
And from the moment that I got up
I was out to get you,

I have looked carefully,
Every time I pass
To see if you are visible
As I walked across the grass

On my way to work
Longing for the weekend
When I will have the time
To polish up my skills
That will help to make you mine.

Saturday comes at last,
And it looks like it may rain
I will still look for you
Although this weather is a pain

I set the bait
And I was feeling excited.
I found it hard to wait,
Until we were united.

You tugged at my heartstrings,
As I saw you swimming in the water
And as I looked
My skills began to falter

The plans that I made
To catch you today
Quickly fell apart
As I let you slip away

As I see that tasty fish
Swimming away from me
I will not be bringing it
Home to eat for tea.

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Victor Buhagiar April 28, 2023 at 1:44 AM A large net is needed. And some light which could attract the fish.

Gershon Wolf April 26, 2023 at 7:21 PM Sounds like the 'Catch of the Day' will have to wait until tomorrow. Keep at it!

Daniel Turner April 26, 2023 at 5:13 PM I hate it when that happens. At least you got a good poem out of it, Shirley. A lighthearted read, perfect for the evening dessert. (Left you another comment on your last poem:)