Sunday, May 19, 2024

Fisherman-Teacher

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. ~

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