Fisherman-Teacher

Lessons you teach, they do not find in school,

No words, nor chalk, no talking tall.

                                                         Dr Abe V Rotor

Fisherman-Teacher (Internet photo)

Wherever you go your silence draws a crowd,

The strong or the lame, the shy or the proud;

Each bite, each pull, each step, the children watch;

For how long matters not. It is the catch.

Your rod a magic wand, focus of your fad;

    Under the blue sky and cap you're faceless,

And they don’t know if you are happy or sad;

    Whatever, a special guest you are no less.

Lessons you teach, they do not find in school,

    No words, nor chalk, and no talking tall;

Patience, patience, who waits is not a fool,

    Waiting for his fish whether big or small.

Years from now they too, will take over the trade,

    To catch their fish, or set forth free;

Beyond the fishing line, will they be afraid?

    Beyond patience, it’s a great story. ~