Comment from karenina

Exceptional

I love Maine and can double vouch that shortah and watah is indeed a fine rhyme! (smile)--

Everything in the world to love about this poem. I grew up with a dad and two brothers for who fishing was about as necessary as breathing!

(I once "helped" them prepare for a day at the lake by washing all their lures in pine-Sol--I was nearly put up for adoption!)

(The joke is it was one of their best "catch and release" excursions ever!)

I smiled clear through...then double back and cast out again just for the joy of reeling your words back one more time!

Karenina

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2022

Thanks, karenina. I wash my lures in Lestoil. That's a great last line in your review.

reply by karenina on 27-Jan-2022

You inspired me!

Comment from Artasylum

Excellent

A story I will tell you speaks nothing but the truth...My father known to most as Cap'n Don. His life's work was to design and produce fishing lures. He was sort of famous in his own world. Your story made me feel like home.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2022

Thanks, Di. I kind of famous in my world, too. Though my world is quite small.

Comment from Aussie

Exceptional

Love it! A born storyteller you are. I was a fisher-woman in my youth. Loads of fun and terrific pacing in your entry for Share a story in poem. I bet you have many fishy tales, especially the sizes of the ones that got away! Good luck in the contest Paul. K xx

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2022

Thanks, K. I've got a few more that I will post eventually.

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

A very compelling story in a poem. You held the reader's interest from the start to the finish, with enough detail about the preparation, and great story of the battle. Well written, so best wishes for the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022

Thanks, Wendy. Nothing like a good fish story.

Comment from Louise Muller

Exceptional

This is outstanding poetry, Paul. It was exciting and entertaining to read. Of course, your final line made me smile. Congratulations on a very creative piece of writing!

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022

Thanks, Louise. I haven't got up the courage to go after grizzly bears yet.

Comment from amahra

Exceptional

Fantastic story--very engaging. You made me care about the little fisherman. I also love the artwork you chose. Great job!

I then went after safer game
Like hunting grizzly bears. [LOL!]

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022

Thanks, amahra. I've been thinking about it, and I think I'll pass on the grizzly bear hunt.

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

This is a really cool story told in great rhyme and rhythm. I enjoyed the humor in the story. I do believe that this one deserves to win the contest. That is an adorable picture of the little boy fishing.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022

Thanks, Beth. I just recently recovered from that traumatic experience.

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

This is a well crafted poem with a story in the thematic sharing, the traumatic fishing experience; as you have worded, so plainly expressed; well said, well done; post more. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022

Thanks for the review. I've got some more fishing poems that I'll post from time to time.

Comment from poetwatch

Excellent

As one fisherman to another, that there is one whopper of a story, Paul. :) You had me reeling and walking in that stream of water with words that I lost myself a while or two. Still, I bet the big one got away. :) I can see why you left teaching kids to catching fish. More fun. This is a very good entry for the Share a Story in a Poem Contest. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022

Thanks for the great review. Yeah, catching fish is more fun, but it's also more dangerous.

Comment from Gee

Excellent

Excellent a fishing narrative Mr. Paul.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Yes, grizzly bears might be a much safer game for you to go after....lol

Thank again
Gee

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022

Thanks, Gee. I haven't tried grizzly bears yet.