There is no peace to equal that, of fishing by a Lake,
Or a stream, or river broad, or pond within a wood,
If worries you would cast away, take a fishing break,
Nature, is the balm that Soothes, the restless soul for good.
I remember, one idyllic, sunny day in spring,
Rising early, well before, dawns tentative groping light,
Arriving at the lake to hear, a far off robin, sing,
A ripple from a rising fish, all added to the sight,
To angle for your supper, is reward enough, it's true,
But that day, was a record day, eleven trout all told,
It fed the family well, perhaps a week or two,
But memories of that treasured day, is what inside, we hold.
However if excitement is what you're craving for,
Fishing in a little boat, upon a rolling sea,
Buffeted by waves and wind, not too far from the shore,
Satisfies the need inside and makes our souls run free.
Fighting fish and nature, whatever form, you choose,
Fresh water or the salty brine, the outcome is the same,
Catching cod and mackerel, you later have for tea,
Is wonderful, I promise you, and part of life's rich game.
Good poem Damian. I have fond memories of fishing for tiddlers as a boy.
True beauty in your words. Felt so relaxed in a picturesque setting just reading this. Thank You
it's a very nice poem...In fact any activity for that matter that involves soul and passion, bird watching, photography, gardening, painting, reading, drawing, is rewarding and gives us fond memories to fall back on during hard times...like Wordsworth in 'Daffodils.'
nice poem...not only fishing, any activity for that matter, photography, gardening, bird watching, etc that involves soul and passion is rewarding and gives us memories to fall back upon in hard times...
When I read this poem the first time the other day, I didn't even notice that it had a sound track. I have just listened to your reading of the poem, and it was great. I love that British accent of yours. I never get to hear anything like that in Utah (or here in Brazil) .
I love fishing! I haven't been this year this poem just makes me want to fish even more! ! !
Is there a catch in this poem? he he. congrats on getting poem of the day!
Ah, yes! I love to fish, so why haven't I yet written a poem about fishing? I really enjoyed yours. Congratulations on Poem of the day! One little tip to make it even better: First line of verse four, you meant YOU'RE instead of YOUR. Good job!
Nice old fashioned language that sounds wistful and sophisticatedly content with life.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
I love the poem and the image that it makes.! Wow! My soul needs to be in such a calm place! And by reading this work, i feel that it is!