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Pole-Caught

The sidewalk menu listed All the specials of the day, Inviting every passerby With time and means to pay. But one such item on the list Elicited a grin And made me wonder ‘bout the tool That reeled that sucker in… For “pole-caught tuna” was the dish On which one might have dined; Yet Huck or Jim upon their raft Was what it brought to mind. The restaurant wasn’t fancy And I’m sure nobody thought About the method used To get that tuna snagged and caught. If I were writing adjectives To make that menu shine, I guarantee that “pole-caught” Wouldn’t be a choice of mine!

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Robert Johnson

Date: 8/26/2014 7:26:00 PM

They sound like they might watch wicked tuna on tv. They make a point of explaining the importance of sport fishing blue fin tuna, mostly state side waters, vs mass fishing that is quickly depleting the species. I hope this helps make it sound not quite so pretentious. :)

Vera Duggan

Date: 8/26/2014 7:09:00 PM

That is so good Ilene, what a pleasure to read, I absolutely love your rhyming, take care my friend................Vera...........

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/26/2014 12:05:00 PM

The tricks of the trade, quite often are crafted to present the "image" the consumer prefers to imagine. (It's a good thing we aren't thinking of reality each time we order a Big Mac ! The reality isn't such a pleasant place to ponder!) Great poem idea, Eileen!

Ilene Bauer
Date: 8/26/2014 2:12:00 PM

you're right, carrie! image is often all that matters. i appreciate the comment - thank you!

Mama Bear

Date: 8/22/2014 9:35:00 PM

True southern definition. You either catch the fish with a pole which means singular or in a net with many others I am sure we would all rather be individual not cast into the group. You my dear are an individual Keep up the good work Edith

Ilene Bauer
Date: 8/26/2014 2:10:00 PM

thank you for the explanation. i sort of figured out that's what it meant, but in that restaurant it just seemed kind of pretentious to list it on the menu that way...