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
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21 comments:

  1. JJ Roa RodriguezDecember 30, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    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. kaykualaDecember 30, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    ayala - thanks and Happy New Year

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

    Hank

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  3. kaykualaDecember 30, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    ParengJC - Happy New Year to you too!

    Hank

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  4. Pat HattDecember 30, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    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. kaykualaDecember 30, 2011 at 5:22 PM

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

    Hank

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  6. Maude LynnDecember 30, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    What a catch!

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  7. ScarletDecember 30, 2011 at 6:12 PM

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

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  8. Kay L. DaviesDecember 30, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    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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  9. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    So in the end it's all worth it.

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  10. The PoetDecember 30, 2011 at 9:06 PM

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

    Tears Of Love

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  11. SheilaDecember 30, 2011 at 9:56 PM

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

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  12. Al-ManarDecember 31, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Boleh buat nostalgia series dengan poem? Hebat.

    Happy and prosperous new year to you and family

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  13. Dave KingDecember 31, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Great stuff. Wish you more of it in 2012.

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  14. RHYTHM AND RHYMEDecember 31, 2011 at 3:16 AM

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

    Yvonne.

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  15. LisaDecember 31, 2011 at 5:31 AM

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

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  16. Pramoda MeduriDecember 31, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    ** 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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  17. J Cosmo NewberyDecember 31, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Luck is relative said the fish.

    Best wishes for 2012.

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  18. Brian MillerDecember 31, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    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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  19. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    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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  20. Grandma's GoulashJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:59 AM

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

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  21. Brian MillerJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:36 PM

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

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