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Magnus
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0 posted 2002-07-04 10:08 AM


A nibble, a bite, a sudden dip,
the thump of a heart in wait.
The curl of a tongue or a lip,
the lure of waiting fate.

The wait, patiently to see
if the whale will be caught.
The bait, dangling delicately,
fresh from the store was bought.

The hands holding the pole
with eyes gleaming of the thought.
A tongue in cheek does roll
as dinner is wishfully sought.

Come little fishy, come to me.
Find the bait swaying there.
Come little taste, a delicacy.
Hurry, I’ll keep you, I swear.


© Copyright 2002 Barry J. Tackett - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-07-04 10:13 AM


Barry

Okay, so you got me smiling.  You're just too cute.  Now when did you say you were having that fish fry?  

ThisDiamond
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2 posted 2002-07-04 10:15 AM


Barry my friend,
So much the male persona here, I am grinning wide. Of course, my perspective...the fickle fish can be a tasty treat...images of Moby Dick! Great write. Good wishes. ThisDiamond

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Only a man can see a whale in a guppy...LOL...this brought great smiles, and if you're fishing for a compliment, well by Jove, I think you found it!  Good job!

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4 posted 2002-07-04 10:27 AM


Martie....Uhhhhh.....it is going to be a long trip for one or all to have this fish
fry....Darn fish might spoil on the way....

Thanx lady....

Magnus
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5 posted 2002-07-04 10:29 AM


Yep,  I guess you can relate fishing for fish to fishing for anything...women, etc...
Always looking the biggest prize....

Thanx Kathy...

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6 posted 2002-07-04 10:29 AM


ah the fisherman at heart.  well done Magnus.

Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}


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7 posted 2002-07-04 10:31 AM


Magnus,
Enjoyed the fish story.

Magnus
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I caught the fish that I wanted....NOW...if
I can just reel it in....without it coming
off the hook....  UGH....it is a tough one..
Help,  I am being pulled in......SPLASSSSH!!!

Thanx KJ/Good Morning Kansas...

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9 posted 2002-07-04 10:32 AM


Magnus,
Enjoyed the fish story.

Magnus
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10 posted 2002-07-04 10:34 AM


GS...thanx bunches....I was darn near born on the water in a boat....My mother was a
fisherman/woman  for many years....taught
me how to hold my tongue just right...So that
I would get the bites....Treasured moments...

Magnus
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11 posted 2002-07-04 10:35 AM


Sy....thanx twice....  glad you liked this
one....Good Morning and Happy 4th....

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what ya fishing for? LOL
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13 posted 2002-07-04 04:21 PM


Barry
Remember to keep your rod up when you get a bite!   Smile~

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