Crab pot fisherman chugs on by,
I see his hat as he looks to the sky.
Seagulls circling high above,
the crew throw out scraps,
that will be their morning grub.
Up and over those waves so high,
the crab pot fisherman sail on by.
I see his beard as he looks to the sky,
watching the weather be it wet or dry.
Skin like leather,hair oiled and wet,
should of become an old bloody vet.
The crab pot fisherman sails on by,
saw me wave from the beach at high.
His boat is filled with shrimps and crabs,
to sell to shops who line up for first grabs.
He waves back to me with a hairy grin,
when sold this catch, to the pub for a gin.
His days on this boat will come to an end,
his son aboard will take over the Smithfield trend.
He'll retire to the pub telling tales so long,
when tired of that he'll sing a shanty song..
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P.H.Rose (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I remember as a lad watching an old fishing boat sail past One day when we were at The seaside...
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Comments4
I agree. I could see the horizon meet the water and his leathery face. Nice work!
Thank you WBL
Fantastic poem! Very descriptive. Enjoyed reading!
Thank you Chrissy
I used to live on the East coast. Reminded me of those days, great write
Thank you Tony,
Very appreciated
Welcome
We have the shrimp boats in Louisiana. Nicely done. PS check first word.
Ha ha Jesus I didn't notice that Augustus and no one else did.
Thanks... made my day!!!!
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