Bobber
By James Paulin
Email: jpaulin47 at yahoo dot com
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July 17, 2008
Floating signal warns of feeding fishes
Daydream reflections come into play
Pan fried fillets complete these wishes
No matter what, surely enjoy the day
Attention focused on a single thing
Moving up and down, here and there
Mind wanders to what life will bring
Hope is employed with watchful stare
Refreshed senses both in and out
Preoccupied pursuit of a good taste
Lost in many things to think about
Time spent with bobber hardly a waste
Cricket, worm or minnow for bait
Time slows down, patience prevails
Rewards most treasured after a wait
Virtues retained if even a bite fails
About the author:
I have been writing essays and poems for several years mostly inspirational in nature. I am retired and enjoying the time to pursue something inside that needed to surface. I like to share common sense philosophy as did one of my favorite poets, Edgar Guest.
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