Fisher and the Straw

a collaboration between Zahra and E.

Fisher and the Straw

The net is plunked and a world

never restful, is shaken again;

nudging the straw towards a whirlpool

of serendipity never sought.

excitement of threshing song

left among wasted chaff

golden yellow pulses unique

infinite sun bursting reds explode

A moment's touch did fate design

fisher and straw dancing sublime

as tides intervene before unwary fisher

the world pulls the straw to nets

the fisher bends to the wind 

his neck oak and leather

his voice in baritone

sirens call to fish and men

Voices passing, touch it too;

the soul afloat, unwary of man's impasse

Oblivious to how wind and sound

play with the sanity of fishers above

gnarled brown hands toughened 

nails cracked and broken

oiled by the ages

work line and net with fluid ease

sea-spirits awakened are calling to

storms. The fists tighten as

nets are heaved above;

Fisher thinks hard of a prayer

straw whisks away in the wind

by  Zahra and E.

Author's Note

Reviews

[...]

This is full of vivid imagery and passion of poetry. I especially love the following stanxas: "The fisher bends to the wind his neck oak and leather his voice in baritone sirens call to fish and men" Also, "gnarled brown hands are toughened nails cracked and broken oiled by the ages work line and net with fluid ease" Man, what a portrait of the spirit! The whole poem is a seamless wonderful poetic story. Amazing work you two :)

[Einstein Noodle]

oh my friend lynn ..how your review lifts and encourages me .. its this kind of community that accelerates our wonderment ;) ... must tell Zahra to visit ... and not loose track of our marvelous friends here! love ya! thank ya once again!!
E.

[Zahra]

lynn thank you so very much. E's words are always amazing and I'm a big fan of his.

[Ken Simm.]

I feel this should have an acoustic soundtrack. Pastoral and calm to begin with then a slow change. This has religious and symbolic overtones that add to its wonderful complexity.
Excellent work for all concerned.

[Einstein Noodle]

i love music ..really appreciate your relating it to this one my friend! my computer had been down for more than several days and i am now just getting a chance to get caught up :) thank you for your sensitive and thoughtful reading of this project with Zahra ... though this is pretty spontaneous and serendipity we did have to work a bit on it .. i am glad you could appreciate it's "complexities" :))
E.

[Valentine]

This is written well. Brought to mind some old movies I have seen. Valentine

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Valentine ..it is always such a treat to work with Zahra the Marvelous ;) i can see how some old movies can be conjured .. thanks again for taking time and for your comments! ;o
E.

[Matching Socks]

Perfectly woven words to capture the imagination, the flow is seamless - one voice, with vivid images described. Two thumbs up.

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Ana ... truly thanks! :)
E.

[Tomás Ó C..]

A moment in time... a humble wet straw in the wind.. only poets would notice such or write on same! A pleasure to read...

[Einstein Noodle]

that was Zahra's idea ;) thank you for stopping we have not crossed paths for a while ..will be stopping by your place ... glad you enjoyed this read!
E.

[Tomás Ó Cárthaigh]

Fair dues to Zahra - goes to show the beauty a collaboration can create!

[Einstein Noodle]

one of the best of WC's attributes says i!

[Zahra]

Thank you very much Tomas. Truly honored.

[Tomás Ó Cárthaigh]

YOur welcome!

[Nisreen]

I have always admired a fisherman
this piece has so much music to it
a gentle dance
between man and the sea
this image left unnoticed with the bare naked eye

its beautiful

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you again for walking through these poems ... i am so grateful! very gratifying that you enjoyed reading ..
E.

[Zahra]

Thank you dear Nisreen.

[emmajoy]

Cam't select one stanza above another.. each compliments the next - tis wonderful writing.

There's strength and emotion in the words; you've drawn letters on paper or screen and created an intense story. Plus, reading again.. there's theatre - every stanza graphic. A wonderful collaboration in every way.. tis as if you're joined at the emotional and linguistic hip.. or something.

[Einstein Noodle]

awwwwww! thank you so much Ms. Zahra is a wonder to work with .. so glad you enjoyed and read again ... much appreciated!
E.

[Zahra]

thanks a bunch Emma

[emmajoy]

my pleasure..

[Pryde Foltz]

gnarled brown hands toughened
nails cracked and broken
oiled by the ages
work line and net with fluid ease

sea-spirits awakened are calling to
storms. The fists tighten as
nets are heaved above;
Fisher thinks hard of a prayer

straw whisks away in the wind

Wonderful penning and superb story-telling:)

[Einstein Noodle]

i love you my dear friend Pryde!! could not be more blessed with your reading and comments .. Namaste ..from my little heart and withering :)
E.

[Pryde Foltz]

Namaste:):):)

[Zahra]

thank you Pryde!

[Lydia Shutter]

I could see the tan-skinned fisher...I could smell the sea air...feel the wind....WOW...the imagery is intricate and intense. Man against nature....a battle that shall ever be. The two of you blend your ink beautifully. Lydi**

[Zahra]

Thanks a lot Lydia. E's great at creating exquisite imagery in few words.

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks from me too Ms Shutter! :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Very seamless collaboration again. I was struck by the image from the title on -- a wonderful poem, man, the elements and nature.

[Einstein Noodle]

mankind so many times is left out of nature ... but we are a part ... yes??? working with Zahra has been a special place of growing for me ... this one took some time to hatch ;) so glad you see something positive in our poem ...thank you once again for stopping to read KL ..

E.