old maple
leaning over
the river bank
fish
swimming
in its shadow
fishing
lines dangling
from its branches
Robert P. Hansen thanks those
of you who nominated his science fiction novel Please Don’t Eat the
Penguins on Kindle Scout. Unfortunately, they decided not to publish
it so he has done so himself. He has also published the first book of his new
series, Aftermath, which is a sequel to his Angus the Mage fantasy series. For
links to online retailers, visit his blog at: rphansenauthorpoet.wordpress.com
Dear Robert,
ReplyDeleteWonderfully visual lines!
Thank you,
Michael
Robert, how lovely and thank you for sharing your talent. An early childhood memory was conjured up in my mind, with this picturesque poem. Out at the end of Grandpa's and Grandma's cow pasture, that extended for what seemed like eternity, was a small pond with cottonwood trees lining it's banks where I used to go with my mother and brother for picnics. I was sure there were fish to be caught but that was just a joyful fantasy. Such a carefree, peaceful time I do enjoy remembering. Thank you!
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Love this, it is perfect, thank you for sharinig it with us. Peggy
ReplyDeleteDear Robert, beautiful set scene I have seen many times. Makes me want to go fishing just down from the Maple so it won't tangle my line.
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