"Fishin’ for a Heart"
If I went fishin’ for a heart,
by casting a few lines
I could reel one in in no time,
with these sentiments of mine.
but chances are, once hooked,
he’d end up tangled
in my rhymes
befuddled and bemused,
it would be a waste of time.
’cause hearts don’t follow reason,
they often don’t want caught,
and I’m just fishin’ out of season
with the only lines I’ve got.
So despite my thought to keep him
and wish for him to stay,
I’ll just cut his line to freedom
and watch him swim away.
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There is a good deal of imagination and experience shown in this poem. I do like that it rhymes, though not a necessity. Your use of language fits very well into the meaning of the work, and highlights it with a fine feeling for the character. Have you ever been fishing? My guess would be yes. An excellent portrayal of feeling and experience. I congratulate you and encourage your continued writing. Cathy
Thank you for the great feedback. Though I don’t fish personally, I have been around a lot of folks who do. I’m more of an anti-cruelty to animals person, so don’t agree with any sport hunting/fishing but I don’t hold it against others, since I grew up in a hunting/fishing household. Thanks again for your wonderful feedback. ♥