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RIVER FISHING
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
RIVER FISHING After school my friend and I would walk through town to the river Soon to bait our trout lines with cotton cake, crawdads and liver. Sometimes we used baby bullheads, perch or great big frogs Tossing out into the current next to a snag of logs. At times we would disrobe and wade out in the stream Attaching lines to anything hoping to hook our dream. One day I made some doe bait and stuffed it in my sock Attached five hooks, hundred pound line and tied it to a rock. When I bragged to my classmates they snickered and called me fool Till the next day they followed me to the river after school. I made my way to the water my path was a fallen tree Something big was on my line it was easy for us to see. I tried to pull it in but the current was too strong Three boys ran to assist me as we began to sing a song. Going fishing instead of wishing for the granddaddy of them all If we land this monster will give the sport shows a call. It seemed like forever before our beast was ashore Eighty-five pounds of flathead cat as big as a closet door. We shared his steaks at a fish fry, food for heart and soul Took his head and nailed it high for all to see on a pole. For a time we ceased our casting instead we chased the girls After marriage with our kids we again fished the swirls. Too many of my friends have past and the years have raced by Though here I sit with rod in hand a fisherman till I die. By Tom Zart |
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Behind the Wall New Member
since 2007-01-19
Posts 4USA |
This made me smile. Thanks for sharing. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Tom... very nice - I love your story telling  RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Can't beat the sound of simple pleasures. This was an awesome tale Tom. TD |
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
Thanks to all for your kindness. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I love the way you fish and tell Tom! |
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
Thank you for your time and helpful reply. |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
Great Story. Your poems are always easy to the readers eyes |
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
trutodaraiders Thank you for your reply you should write a poem about love and war I feel your passion would make it come out just fine. |
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