The Fisherman
I used to sit upon the shore,
And cast my line so far.
I had to reach the middle,
Where all the big fish are.
Then I went and bought a boat,
And I don't know what for.
I sit out in the middle,
And cast my line to shore.
A fisherman's a funny thing,
He's neither fowl nor beast,
He's just a man who drowns a worm
To give the fish a feast.
And when he's finished with his trip,
And talks about his day.
He's always got to talk about,
The one that got away.
By Don Rothra
Published by Don Rothra
Published poet and a retired professional musician but mostly jack of all trades. Several years experience in construction. Song writer and country band leader for many years View profile
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Post a CommentHe's just a man who drowns a worm
To give the fish a feast.
LOL~
The fish may get away, but it has to be the peace and quiet of just being out there that settles the soul. Good job Don.
I do love it, and you are so right. My husband was a fisherman, and he loved to talk about the one "that got away". If you want to read about an extreme OPPOSITE to the one that got away, read my "Hunting Trip", (If you haven't already).
So true, great job on this Don!
Drown a worm -- you do have a way with words! A fun read!!!
Cool.... :)
Give a man a fish, he will eat for one day... Teach a man how to fish, he will eat for all his days. Wish I could claim the credit for that... and for this great poem!
this is so good, Don I sure enjoy reading your work