Longanimity

He took me fishing. Meaning, I cast and fouled my fishing reel in rapid succession, forgetting to thumb break, creating snarled messes, rending the whole thing unusable. He swapped his gear for mine, untangled the abortion I’d created, handed me back an operational rod, just as I messed up again. Rinse. Repeat. He never once scowled or raised his voice. When we got back to the house, Granny asked how fishing went. Paw-paw smiled, “Wonderfully.” ---------- for the "Pick-a-Title" Poetry Contest sponsored by Edward Ibeth title chosen: 1. Longanimity written on 03/14/2022

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/30/2022 9:14:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. I Love This One. Have a great/blessed day ......................

Meghan Hutchings

Date: 3/27/2022 3:51:00 PM

Congratulations, Jeff!! I love the way you formatted your poem! It helped me visualize the actions even better. The end is a great twist that made me laugh! So much is said in the one word that Paw-paw uttered, "Wonderfully". After everything, their time spent together is what mattered! Love it! God bless and much love...Meghan!

Jeff Kyser
Date: 3/27/2022 4:23:00 PM

Thanks, Meghan, he's a good reminder to me when I get frustrated with my grandkids (which almost never happens, wink, wink)

Edward Ibeh

Date: 3/27/2022 11:09:00 AM

Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this lovely poem, Jeff:-) That's one cool grandpa right there!

Jeff Kyser
Date: 3/27/2022 4:24:00 PM

Thanks, Edward, and thank you for holding the contest!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/14/2022 6:19:00 PM

Aw, gramps said 'Wonderful' on porpoise, didn't he?! That's what grandpas are for, after all. ~ As the fly casts and the worm turns

Jeff Kyser
Date: 3/27/2022 4:25:00 PM

So, if you ever get a chance to cast an open reel with no brake, don't! THe weight hits the water, and the reel keeps on spinning, and voila! Rat's nest!