Fisher Girl
A poem for ALL those who love to fish.23 total reviews
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This is an excellent, skillfully-written poem. Congratulations on your well-deserved
win. You have made effective use of specific details. She sounds like quite a girl!
One thing: I don't see how putting her hair up would fend off . . . . Maybe I'm just
dense!! That doesn't work for me. I have to slather myself in insect repellent!
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2019
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This is an excellent, skillfully-written poem. Congratulations on your well-deserved
win. You have made effective use of specific details. She sounds like quite a girl!
One thing: I don't see how putting her hair up would fend off . . . . Maybe I'm just
dense!! That doesn't work for me. I have to slather myself in insect repellent!
Comment Written 25-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2019
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Hi Janice. Thank you so much for your kind praise of FISHER GIRL. I am thrilled you think it deserved the win. I meant to suggest that. Sis wore her hair in a pony-tail although that might not fend off all the bugs. Rod
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Oh, I see.
Comment from Coco Jane
This poem reminds me of Laura Ingalls Wilder, who was a tomboy and liked to go fishing. I like the descriptions in stanza 3.
Consider juicing up "Sis will clean them all herself" with something about scaling or filleting or . . . Maybe instedad of "fish" fillet, use a word that brings up more of an image--maybe something about how skillfully she has filleted it--"smooth"?
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2019
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This poem reminds me of Laura Ingalls Wilder, who was a tomboy and liked to go fishing. I like the descriptions in stanza 3.
Consider juicing up "Sis will clean them all herself" with something about scaling or filleting or . . . Maybe instedad of "fish" fillet, use a word that brings up more of an image--maybe something about how skillfully she has filleted it--"smooth"?
Comment Written 25-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2019
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Thank you CocoJane for sharing FISHER GIRL. I truly appreciate your praise and the suggestions. Rod
Comment from Greg Powell
A little redundant and I was craving more excitement rather than a commentary. The prose was well done and I guess you can say great verses. As for meaning on the content I was lost. Not the fault of the writer only my shallow mind. Well done.
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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2019
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A little redundant and I was craving more excitement rather than a commentary. The prose was well done and I guess you can say great verses. As for meaning on the content I was lost. Not the fault of the writer only my shallow mind. Well done.
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Comment Written 25-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2019
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I appreciate your taking the time to read FISHER GIRL. I am sorry the meaning of the poem was lost on you.
Comment from LisaMay
I didn't get a chance to review this before the booth closed.... better late than never. It is a delightful poem Rod and i am so pleased it secured a win for you.
I love that your sister is so 'gutsy'.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2019
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I didn't get a chance to review this before the booth closed.... better late than never. It is a delightful poem Rod and i am so pleased it secured a win for you.
I love that your sister is so 'gutsy'.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2019
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Hi Lisa. Thank you for sharing FISHER GIRL. I am delighted you enjoyed it. One of my recurring characters in posted poems and stories is Peter (Petey) Baron Johnson. He is an avid fisherman and Sis is his sister. Rod
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the fisher girl. Most girls will run away from the stinky fish when they are caught they still have to be prepared to be eaten. But the ones who like to be fisher girls they let the boys look on their noses because no fish gut will put her off.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
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A very well-written poem about the fisher girl. Most girls will run away from the stinky fish when they are caught they still have to be prepared to be eaten. But the ones who like to be fisher girls they let the boys look on their noses because no fish gut will put her off.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
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As you can see, Sis is unique and doesn?t let stinky fish deter her from doing what she loves. Many thanks for sharing FISHER GIRL, Sandra.
Comment from 24chas
This was a good read, unknown poet. It was really smooth and the flow was good with the rhymes you used. It had a good message as well. Good job and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
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This was a good read, unknown poet. It was really smooth and the flow was good with the rhymes you used. It had a good message as well. Good job and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
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Thank you for sharing FISHER GIRL. I am delighted you enjoyed the flow and rhymes.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Hahaha!
She's what we used to gals like her back in the day a Tomboy.
Any girl that could handle worms and fish guts without cringing would have most definitely been a friend of mine.
A great abcb rhyme scheme and smooth, even meter made this contest entry a delight to read.
All my best to you in the voting.
~Dean
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
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Hahaha!
She's what we used to gals like her back in the day a Tomboy.
Any girl that could handle worms and fish guts without cringing would have most definitely been a friend of mine.
A great abcb rhyme scheme and smooth, even meter made this contest entry a delight to read.
All my best to you in the voting.
~Dean
Comment Written 24-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
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Hi Dean.. I am delighted you enjoyed meeting Sis the tomboy and fisher gal who made us boys envious. Many thanks for your kind praise.
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You're very welcome.
Best of luck!
Comment from sfharper
Good use of rhyme and good use of narration to tell the story of another, the homage owed to the skill and to the girl comes through. It also shows progression for the activity from bait to catch to clean. I enjoyed reading it.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
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Good use of rhyme and good use of narration to tell the story of another, the homage owed to the skill and to the girl comes through. It also shows progression for the activity from bait to catch to clean. I enjoyed reading it.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
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Thank you so much for sharing FISHER GIR. I am delighted you enjoyed reading it.
Comment from Stephanie Launiu
I loved your poem. It is deserving of 6 Stars. Growing up in Hawaii, fishing is a way of life, and I loved the portrayal of the Fisher Girl in your poem. Rhyme and meter were very good. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
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I loved your poem. It is deserving of 6 Stars. Growing up in Hawaii, fishing is a way of life, and I loved the portrayal of the Fisher Girl in your poem. Rhyme and meter were very good. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
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I would imagine fishing is a natural thing for even girls in Hawaii. Thanks so much for your enthusiastic response to FISHER GIRL and those six bright stars are much appreciated.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Good for her -- who says fishin is just for the 'not-so-fair' sex, eh? LOL! ;) ;) Should do well in the contest -- great job! ;) ;) Thank you for sharing and good luck at the polls! ;)
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
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Good for her -- who says fishin is just for the 'not-so-fair' sex, eh? LOL! ;) ;) Should do well in the contest -- great job! ;) ;) Thank you for sharing and good luck at the polls! ;)
Comment Written 23-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
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Thank you, Y.M. Roger for sharing FISHER GIRL and your kind praise.
