Terry Flood Poet Rhyme

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

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Christuraj Alex November 16, 2021 at 9:19 PM Great narration of a long story in short. Beautifully done explain the concept of leaving alone. Congratulations!

Beata Agustin November 16, 2021 at 6:47 PM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me chuckle at the end. God bless you. Terry Flood November 16, 2021 at 6:53 PM Thank you Beata. Glad you enjoyed. Terry

Gershon Wolf November 13, 2021 at 7:07 PM I read the title, Terry. I hope things aren't too awful. Just how much money would you like me to leave you in my will? And would you like Monopoly Money or 'Coupons' from pre-independence Ukraine? ... Actually, I have a $0.79 credit with Western Union that I can leave you. How about that?! Laughter forever, unto the death! :) gw Terry Flood November 14, 2021 at 1:01 AM Don’t wanna be greedy, Gershon. Just transfer me a couple of those bitcoins I hear you’ve been hoarding. ;-) Terry

Deb M November 12, 2021 at 10:05 PM Hi Terry ……I like this poem….it had me thinking “oh this poor man” to making me smile !! Well done. Debx Terry Flood November 13, 2021 at 6:08 AM Thanks, Deb. Being a lifelong fisherman, I’ve lost count of the number of rods I’ve seen pulled in by fish, only to then be towed around the lake by the fish concerned. And I’ve seen almost as many fisherman dive in to retrieve their rod. Terry