Only one bright star that I can see
a bashful moon peeks down on me
with a rod in hand, I launch a cast
I’m sure it will not be my last
I attach the bell atop my pole
and find a seat right near the hole
I look above and make a wish
that I can catch a trophy fish
The sound of splash here and there
but not a nibble it seems unfair
But I have faith I will not quit
I stay patient to hear that hit
The hours pass slowly by
still no bite I wonder why
Deep in thought with everything
till I’m shaken awake with a ring
I jump up and jerk my pole
it’s the big one I won’t let go
But what I reeled in made me sick
for my trophy fish was just a stick
© David Ritter
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