Well, actually there is a poem here. The fishing metaphors for aspects of the creative process are unique. I've had a number of poems panned and decided they would only serve as fertilizer anyway.
Posted 4 Months Ago
4 Months Ago
fertilizer for the brain's thought process...that is good and necessary...thank you, John,
j.
They say every great song has a hook. I don't see why poems can't reel in a reader or two. Love the extended metaphor you handle so masterfully. Always a pleasure to read your words, F.
Yes! That is exactly how it is. Everytime. If its any good.
When my daughter was a very little girl at a nature camp she climbed into the car complaning that the frogs would not jump into her net. I had to tell her that life was often like that.
Thank you so mych!
Posted 4 Months Ago
4 Months Ago
I think we jump into life's net. Little kids are so curious...I think adults lose that.
thank.. read moreI think we jump into life's net. Little kids are so curious...I think adults lose that.
thank you, Robert.
j.
dear Jacob... your metaphors are enlightening like thunder in the summer showers. You are in our Prayers as Seeds are scattered for the Cardinals and Doves... with Love and wishes for Recovery. softly, Pat
Posted 4 Months Ago
4 Months Ago
Thank you, Pat...surgery comes up on the 24th.
Just preparing now.
LOL my problem is I keep forgetting to put bait on my hook but as i sit in the boat and float I kinda don't care anymore LOL if i catch anything cause its so pleasant I just keep casting empty lines:/ and I never know what the proper sort of bait is anyway is it a noun, a verb, a preposition or a proposition? I once caught a lunker with a photograph of an old clunker what's your favorite bait?
Posted 4 Months Ago
4 Months Ago
Try a conjunction, brother Bunny.
I like the good old, dependable, night crawler.
This is so cleverly crafted…what a great metaphor……gone fishing…if you catch one ( a great poem) you will love the meat of it, and the meaning…. Especially the filet part, but still beware of the bones…… and the hook….a fishy love story that is so good….. how do you think of these amazing metaphors??👍
Warmly, B
Posted 4 Months Ago
4 Months Ago
You are very kind, Betty...thanks for your thoughts.
j.
Most clever Jacob. I too find I have to go fishing from time to time and it is bad enough when the pond has been fished out and needs to be restocked. Worse still are the times of draught when the pond is dry. Great write friend.
Posted 4 Months Ago
4 Months Ago
Thank you for your words, Soren.
we must restock.
j.
You, sir, can make poetry out of the air - as you would the flight of the line! Interesting analogy here, sparks from the bbq perhaps or -- more likely, dark corners where little beasties hide!
'if you inhale the scent
of the poems frying
after being critically panned
maybe it will drive you insane as well
so just take a small bite at first,
let it digest
and watch out for the hook
the barbs might be enlightening.'
Yes, the barbs may be enlightening and they may hurt.
j.
5 Months Ago
They can indeed be enlightening, especially if noticed by those who are learning a dangerous lesson... read moreThey can indeed be enlightening, especially if noticed by those who are learning a dangerous lesson., Who's next!
Originally from Bronx, NY, I live in Carbondale, Illinois...teach English at a community college and have been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. I am here to read for inspiration from other po.. more..