The One That Got Away

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY

If tame you want 
'Tis fools you’ll get
While fishing in Life's sea
But if you go a trolling
You may catch a fish like me
Cast out your line-- prepare for war--
There’s not a moment’s peace
And you'll forget your one nightstands
Heart grabs the tradewind breeze
Oh I had loved you mighty
Knocked the pluck right from your sails
Gave you babes and warmed your nights
And handled your details--
And fool you were to throw it back --
A love that topped them all
But one last chance awaits you here
To heed the siren's call
So swim upstream and fight the gales
That plague the stormy sea
Think of my love that grabs your guts---
There is no fish like me




Victoria Anderson-Throop
Nov 24, 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
December 16, 2012 at 11:18 AM
oh my gosh, this is just WONDERFUL. I had not ever seen it before until I found this winners list just now. BIG congratulations. I love your take on the contest theme. I am worried for you , dear. Hope to hear from you soon. Luv, Andrea
Kendrick Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 7:01 AM
Congrats on your great win..Way to go..Sara
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 1:55 AM
Congratulations on your winning spot Victoria xx
Roberts Avatar
December 13, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Congratulations on your 3rd place in my contest....Seren
Cavanaugh Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Wow, Love this poem and its message. What an awesome write Victoria. This is another gem second only to your Tiger poem. Love it!
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