Friday, December 30, 2011

Angling

Once upon a time
We scoured the sea for some sport
Fishing seems good fun

None during the day
Frustrating to say the least
Angling is pure luck

Change for the better
Still of nights and dawn were bites
The best saved for last


Process Note: A verse posting of an earlier prose in my Nostalgia Series (here)

Submitted for Grandma's Goulash:  2011 WWR #52 and Poets United Poetry Pantry #81

21 comments:

  1. wow! that's the nice catch, Pareng Hank..

    one, patience will bring you the best. 2, you are right, the best is always saved for last.

    Happy New Year to your family!

    Pareng JJ and Pareng JC

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  2. ayala - thanks and Happy New Year

    ParengJJ - Very true and Happy New Year to you and
    family too!

    Hank

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  3. ParengJC - Happy New Year to you too!

    Hank

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  4. That is quite the catch that you were able to fetch. True the best is saved for last and it never comes too fast.

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  5. Pat - It was landed with help of those on board. But it was lots of fun

    Hank

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  6. Indeed a catch ~ Hope your 2012 will bring more blessings ~

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  7. Seriously big one, Hank! This photo makes me think of my father, who was a writer as well as a dedicated sport fisherman.
    All the best for the coming year, my friend!
    K

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  8. So in the end it's all worth it.

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  9. Hello Hank.
    That's quite the catch you've got there.
    Nice photo.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Tears Of Love

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  10. I like the poem- they do bite more at night and dawn don't they?

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  11. Boleh buat nostalgia series dengan poem? Hebat.

    Happy and prosperous new year to you and family

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  12. Great stuff. Wish you more of it in 2012.

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  13. Great post Hank,
    Happy new year to you and thanks for your continued support.

    Yvonne.

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  14. Great post. We don't fish. Happy New Year.

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  15. ** Best saved for last - nice phrase..

    Wish you a very happy new year..

    PS: Hey, btw, may i know your name pls? Thank you.

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  16. Luck is relative said the fish.

    Best wishes for 2012.

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  17. nice...went deep sea fishing before and had a blast...it does take quite the patience...have a great new year hank!

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  18. Hank, loved this. The title, "Angling," was quite literal but could serve for a number of metaphors. A nice look back at simpler days! Peace, Amy
    http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/12/30/fred-weintraub-will-never-rest-in-peace-or-otherwise/

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  19. Great catch and great verse too. That must have been quite a thrill.

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  20. hey man, just checking in...havent seen you in a few days and hope you are well...

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