Those Were The Days
5-7-5 Old fishermen reminisce15 total reviews
Comment from Joan E.
Congratulations on having your 5-7-5 well-received in the contest. I enjoyed your reinforcing picture selection and your play on all good fishing stories. Smiles- Joan
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Congratulations on having your 5-7-5 well-received in the contest. I enjoyed your reinforcing picture selection and your play on all good fishing stories. Smiles- Joan
Comment Written 13-May-2020
Comment from amada
I am so glad you wrote the author's notes because I was able to catch what you were referring to in this 5-7-5 poem, so short and so quiet. I like how you tell the story, without telling much, oh well,that's the point.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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I am so glad you wrote the author's notes because I was able to catch what you were referring to in this 5-7-5 poem, so short and so quiet. I like how you tell the story, without telling much, oh well,that's the point.
Comment Written 08-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Different people have different knowledge based on their different experiences, and as this poem was based on fishing in New Zealand I thought it might need some explanation. I'm glad you found it helpful.
Sometimes when I write it is hard to know what words or phrases or idioms or slang are specific to my own country - I don't always know whether someone from another country will understand life in Australia and New Zealand if they haven't been here... also our language is British English and that can at times be different to American English.
Comment from patcelaw
A well written 5-7-5 for the contest. May you have a blessed weekend. My grandson who is an avid fisherman would love this short poem.
Patricia
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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A well written 5-7-5 for the contest. May you have a blessed weekend. My grandson who is an avid fisherman would love this short poem.
Patricia
Comment Written 08-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Thanks for your review. I hope your grandson gives you lots of fish!
Comment from BeasPeas
Waterhouse is one of my favorite painters. There are so many good ones. I like your poem which suggests the "one that got away." Interesting connection using these word choices. Good luck in the contest. Marilyn
reply by the author on 07-May-2020
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Waterhouse is one of my favorite painters. There are so many good ones. I like your poem which suggests the "one that got away." Interesting connection using these word choices. Good luck in the contest. Marilyn
Comment Written 07-May-2020
reply by the author on 07-May-2020
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I'm pleased to know you like this style of painting. Waterhouse has done some marvellous paintings. I really like this one.
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I agree. His work is gorgeous.
Comment from poetwatch
A love poem if I ever read one, LisaMay. :) Yep, I remember the one "that got away" she was a beauty. First I danged my bait close to her face, she took it, and I had her on the line. I pulled and groan, but she fought to stay hooked, never letting go. Finally, as I got her close to me, she got loose and swam away. That beauty will always have a place in my heart. :)
reply by the author on 07-May-2020
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A love poem if I ever read one, LisaMay. :) Yep, I remember the one "that got away" she was a beauty. First I danged my bait close to her face, she took it, and I had her on the line. I pulled and groan, but she fought to stay hooked, never letting go. Finally, as I got her close to me, she got loose and swam away. That beauty will always have a place in my heart. :)
Comment Written 07-May-2020
reply by the author on 07-May-2020
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It's a pity you didn't get to eat more of her! I guess you had to scale back your intentions. What a flake!
Thanks for reviewing!
Comment from Margaret Bednar
This is a wonderful metaphor - old fisherman tell many yarns and they are NOT all about fish! It's tender though too... it is hard for many men to share heart to heart stories of love and loss.
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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This is a wonderful metaphor - old fisherman tell many yarns and they are NOT all about fish! It's tender though too... it is hard for many men to share heart to heart stories of love and loss.
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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Thanks for your review. I think men can talk a bit more openly with each other when they are doing an activity together... although fishermen by necessity have to be somewhat solitary.
Comment from Pantygynt
The average fly fisherman never got that lucky. Was Hylas thus named after his manner of salutation towards his bait? Most of us have to tie our flies, but this guy gets them swarming in a different kind of way.
reply by the author on 07-May-2020
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The average fly fisherman never got that lucky. Was Hylas thus named after his manner of salutation towards his bait? Most of us have to tie our flies, but this guy gets them swarming in a different kind of way.
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 07-May-2020
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Hyjim! I liked your fun review.
Comment from Drew Delaney
I love your poem here and the notes. There really isn't any fly fishing in our area. The fishermen have to go out onto the lakes in boats to catch. Our rivers are not large enough and drop off too quickly.
Drew xx
reply by the author on 07-May-2020
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I love your poem here and the notes. There really isn't any fly fishing in our area. The fishermen have to go out onto the lakes in boats to catch. Our rivers are not large enough and drop off too quickly.
Drew xx
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 07-May-2020
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Thanks for reviewing. i can picture your area from how you've described it. Here in NZ, we have some of the best fly-fishing in the world.
Comment from Anntonette
Beautiful 5-7-5. I love the renaissance of the photo. Thank you for explaining what nymphs are in the author's notes. Some alliteration I found as well, well done!
- Anntonette J
reply by the author on 07-May-2020
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Beautiful 5-7-5. I love the renaissance of the photo. Thank you for explaining what nymphs are in the author's notes. Some alliteration I found as well, well done!
- Anntonette J
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 07-May-2020
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Thanks for your lovely review!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This sounds like every man's dream come true to have these naked maidens waiting to be rescued among the lilies! But we are referring to the art of fishing here Lisa, I liked the metaphor, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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This sounds like every man's dream come true to have these naked maidens waiting to be rescued among the lilies! But we are referring to the art of fishing here Lisa, I liked the metaphor, love Dolly x
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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They were luring him in to his death, unfortunately. He should have stuck to fishing.
