The Fisherman of Fright
(By: Michael Vanderhoof)
A voyage never taken is this captain sure delight,
As he wanders through the open seas, on a very darkened night.
Clouds have come from nowhere, and the storms are sure to roar,
A feat he’s never taken, as he’s miles away from shore.
This distance not a worry as his heart is filled with sorrow,
A worry far from sight, except the sunrise of tomorrow.
The storms are now beginning, no turning back this night.
The brightness from the lighthouse is almost gone from sight,
No bravery here or courage does this Captain still possess,
His life in ever ruin, filled with pity and distress.
The boat starts rocking angrily, like the heart of this dear man.
A tragic end for this poor soul, was never in his plan.
Then strangely and unseen did all his nets unbound,
A query of this spectacle, was needed to be found.
Upon a close inspection, there was nothing he could see,
Coincidence or carelessness is all that it could be.
Then appearing on the highest deck, a figure dark and tall,
No answer from this shadow as the captain tries to call.
The captain stands in panic as for now he’s not alone,
The presence of this shadow turns his heart as cold as stone.
The waves are ever splashing and much lightning fills the sky,
As the captain stands so eagerly, no more misery is his cry!
He’s getting what he wished for, in the most unusual way.
Be careful what you wish for, in all you do and say.