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

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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.

[softlyfall]

The language itself has a singular beauty, soothing like mantra, compelling like mantra.
Exquisite

[Einstein Noodle]

this was Zahra the Great's title and direction ... we all need a soothing, compelling Mantra in this day and age ... do we not?! love your comments .. so appreciate your taking time to read and review ;)
E.

[Zahra]

Thanks so much :)

[Jimmy Yetts]

While the fisher may also be whisked away in the wind, he is hardly a bit of straw.
Zahra and E have starkly portrayed an heroic figure.
Gratifying read!

[Einstein Noodle]

Man! ..thank you so much!!! don't know what more to say ... thank you!
E.

[Zahra]

thanks a lot!

[barrywatkins]

The imagery here is so well crafted. You brought the scene brilliantly to life.

My kind of poetry this.

BW

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you so much barry ... its gratifying when one finds like souls in expressions ..Zahra is wonderful to work with ..love and peace
E.

[Zahra]

glad you enjoyed. :)

[Zahra]

Wow. Great to see it finally posted. Thank you for another amazing collaboration E. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

and thank you Ms. Zahra the Bold and Great :)))
E.

[V]

Interesting depictions within a great choice of words.

[Einstein Noodle]

i feel gratified by your word choices :)) this one sat in the oven for quite a while actually ... working with Zahra has been both inspiring and educational for me ..we have done several ;) glad you stopped to read ma'am!
E.

[V]

You're welcome. You're both really talented writers.

[Zahra]

thanks a lot vanessa :)

[Sami Khalil]

This collaboration is netting great applauds and finding treasures hidden deep in wisdom and hard work. Spectacular phraseology and telling....:)))))

[Einstein Noodle]

Sami! your comments are taken to heart so i am truly humbled ... your own word bank is vast and always inspires me ..thank you again my friend!
E.

[Sami Khalil]

You too. You are welcome. ....:))))))

[boblakin]

A well told tale indeed. The word choice really brings the fisher to life; I can see clearly those gnarled hands, the cracked and broken nails.

boblakin

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you bob! so happy you enjoyed the read ... and appreciate the time spent to review .. thank you again sir!
E.

[Einstein Noodle]

Thank you Zahra for including me in this project ..it is always a growing experience working with you! :)
E.

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing poem. You two did well.
"sea-spirits awakened are calling to
storms. The fists tighten as
nets are heaved above;
Fisher thinks hard of a prayer"
I loved the above lines. Create good vision and end. Thank you my friend for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Einstein Noodle]

hey! thanks Coyote Man! really appreciate the encouraging review ...
E.

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and you are welcome.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i was reminded so much of "the old man and the sea"

physical, spiritual emotion brought up by these words...you two fuse together so well.


there is peace, restlessness, a bit of fear, but mostly hope in these words.
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

jacob ..... i am so thrilled and humbled with the tie you draw in the two poems .. no kidding!! thank you so much for reading with sensitivity ... really encouraged ..Zahra is an inspiration for me no doubt about it .. her life experience is shorter than but beyond my years ... thank you again sir ..for reading and your comments ..
E.

[Zahra]

thanks a lot jacob :)