

Camping
Even the word said, it’s clouding up
Starting with a great idea, a sunny day and we’re off
Packed in tight with all our might, father scoffs –
“Know any fish that bite in pouring rain?”
A familiar joke, sad refrain
But the boys were undaunted
All they wanted
Was to catch a fish
Their repeated wish.
Set up the tent pulled out the gear
Made a trench around the tent, old dear
Went straight to the trees, gathered wood
Started a fire as fast as they could
Then clouds appeared, started to rain
Heard dad’s old refrain
Went inside till it cleared a bit
Bored to just sit and sit
Broke out the parkas and fishing poles
Seeing if fish would bite, come out of their holes
Sunk in the mud boots are stuck
Little ones can’t get out of the muck
But suddenly a tug on the line
See! Fishing in rain can be sublime!
Tracked mud in the tent, no complaint from mom
Fishing in the rain was the bomb!
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dVerse Poetics — Have You Ever Seen the Rain?
The thought of doing something is often worse than the actual thing. And then you finish the thing, really enjoying it, and swearing not to do it again!
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It sounds like a fond memory! Thanks for sharing.
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Oh, this reminds me of family camping trips so much! Lovely imagery 🙂
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I have never had the patience for fishing, but sleeping in a tent is perfect.
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I grew up bored with my folks who loved to fish but seeing my kids have fun was great.
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I love this Cheryl – fishing is always best in the rain 😃
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fun, fun, fun!
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Fine work. Triggered a flashback. Thanks
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A good one I hope
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I love what you did with the prompt! The Kids had a ball!
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Wow
really luv this, fishing in the rain
much love
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This is such a lovely little tale in verse. I chuckled at the end.
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Cheryl, sounds like an oft-repeated adventure. I love how every family member played a part ❤ Great write to the prompt.
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome.
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