This Poem was Submitted By: JAMES H SCARBROUGH On Date: 2001-03-14 11:41:51 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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MY BATTLEFIELD

Standing in my battlefield,   a fight fought much to rare. Soothing springtime breezes,   gently brushes through my hair. Alone now in the river,   I must make by battlestand. Just me and my flyrod,   'The Trout' verses 'The Man'. Flurries of my battles past,   I look back as I reflect. On the enemy to fight with 'Honor'   giving him his due respect. My waders are my marching boots,   my flyrod is my sword. I fight for mind's survival,   and 'The Trout' is my reward. A shield of canvas armor protects me,   as it drapes across my chest. I feel my pulses beat as war-drums,   pounding 'neath my fishing vest. My bullet is a fishhook wrapped,   with feathers and fine thread. Though I prey stalking my quarry,   still, I never wish him dead. After I make my capture, gently,   I give him back his earned release. Tomorrow, reflect on yesterday knowing,   today I found and made great peace.

Copyright © March 2001 JAMES H SCARBROUGH


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