Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ANGLING, by ADA E. HALL First Line: It is pleasant in the forest Last Line: A chub lies panting on the shore. Subject(s): Fish & Fishing; Anglers | ||||||||
It is pleasant in the forest, Down beside a shady brook, Just to sit and dream and ponder, And to fish with line and hook. Find a shady, cozy corner, With the murmuring brook below; Watch the little fishes playing, Lightly slipping to and fro. Drop the angle in the water, See it slowly sink from sight; Sit so very still and patient, You'll be sure to get a bite. See! the line is gently moving, Now it's still,now moves toward land; Then a splasha sudden jerking Nearly pulls it from your hand. Now he's got it! Hold it steady! One sharp pull and all is o'er; With scales gleaming in the sunlight A chub lies panting on the shore. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...JOURNEY INTO THE EYE by DAVID LEHMAN THE GREAT BLACK HERON by DENISE LEVERTOV ISLA MUJERES by WILLIAM MATTHEWS SCHOOLS OF LITTLE FISH by MARVIN BELL TWO PICTURES OF A LEAF by MARVIN BELL OF FISH AND FISHERMEN by JOHN CIARDI |
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