Leave Me Alone

Staring ahead at the breeze rippled water His gaze didn’t wander at all He failed to acknowledge my footsteps approaching Just gazed at that ebony pool I had to enquire about his well-being And was he in need of a hand He muttered that he was about to go in For now though he’d stay on dry land I’d like to help, I said, please tell me how I can get you away from the edge Just leave me alone, I’m perfectly fine He told me, ‘She’s just by that hedge’ I followed his gaze and I was amazed I suddenly shared the man’s wish He leapt in the water and swam really quick To grab his rod back from the fish The rod bent right over, the fish tried to dive That huge fish I’ll never forget The man shouted don’t you dare leave me alone Just Wade out and bring me that net 12 November 2021 Contest: Leave Me Alone Sponsor: Mystic Rose Rose