Joanna Daniel Poet Enclosed Rhyme

I Let It Slip Away

I let it slip away, 
That silver fish I caught, 
For life-freedom, it sought
On that Summer Friday, 

I let it slip away, 
That lovely fish I caught, 
For it struggled distraught, 
Gazing in sad dismay, 

I let it slip away, 
That fleshy fish I caught, 
For with such strength it fought, 
I could not make it stay, 

I let it slip away, 
That shining fish I caught, 
For my line was pulled taut 
And about to give way, 

I let it slip away, 
My feet slipped, I was caught
And fell into that spot -
Fishing is not child's play. 


26th April 2023


For John Lawless' "I let it slip away" contest

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Alexis Y. April 28, 2023 at 7:40 AM Wow! Jo, This is a good write for the contest. You executed the form and rhymes. It had good content and imagery as well. Your choice of words caused the poem to come alive. I could just imagine the funny scene. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day and weekend;-) Alexis

Valsa George April 28, 2023 at 1:53 AM Simply awesome. I enjoyed it much ! The subject is cleverly handled . All the best Joanna...

Victor Buhagiar April 28, 2023 at 1:12 AM Clever writing with a hint of fun.

Mystic Rose Rose April 27, 2023 at 6:06 PM no it is not, its hard work, but it can be so rewarding and fun, :)

Andrea Dietrich April 27, 2023 at 4:10 PM oh this is so cute and clever. I hope i can think of something for this contest!!!

Linda Alice Fowler April 27, 2023 at 1:45 PM A very fun write Jo. Whether metaphoric or literal, it is so clever with falling into "that spot". Best wishes! :)

Gordon Mcconnell April 27, 2023 at 12:29 PM Great penning Joanna, such a nice refrain making it so expressive and enlightening. Blessings,Gordon

Sam Kauffman April 27, 2023 at 11:17 AM O those wily fish Jo - the one that got away that you always remember! Love the ha-ha at the end. Best wishes for the contest and for catching another fish! Blessings!