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Steelhead haiku

Posted Friday, June 19, 2009 (158 days ago.) Viewed 25 times.

Steelhead

Swiftly swimming fish

Territorial gleaming

Hooked with shiny line

Gleaming ocean fish

Swims through the rushing river

Outwits fisherman

Away from ocean

Obeying nature's calling

Hooked by fisherman

Fishy Woman's Haiku: Rhonda Kay

A Fishy Note: My husband has recently fallen in love with fly fishing, fly tying, and fly reading! After spending much time in fishy books, he has found The Benchside Introduction to Fly Tying a wonderful resource and easy to follow directions for those who crave the the experience of creating a fishy work of art!

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I am Your Teacher

Posted Friday, June 19, 2009 (158 days 1 hour ago.) Viewed 149 times.

If I could be your father,

I would take you on a hike.

I am your Teacher

If I could be your mother,

I would crown you with grace.

I am your Teacher

If I could be your sister,

I would share all my clothes.

I am your Teacher

If I could be your brother,

I would travel with you,

Both, high and low.

I am your Teacher

If I could be your friend,

I would always listen to you with intent.

I am your Teacher

I am none of these,

And yet, I am all of these.

I am your Teacher

2008-2009

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The Trout

Posted Thursday, June 18, 2009 (159 days 5 hours ago.) Viewed 324 times.

It was a hot sunny day when and I decided to go on my first trout fishing adventure; Del was already a fishing pro. We took his much loved fishing boat out to the reservoir. This was my first time to really "fish." So, I was very excited when I snagged my limit, five beautiful rainbow colored trout within a couple of hours.

Del , my fisherman boyfriend, hooked only one trout. I really felt for him, but it was also kind of entertaining to tease him about what a great fisherman he is, and, yet, he only ensnared one scrubby fish!

After catching my max, and realizing that was probably out of luck, we decided to take a speedy drive around the lake in his 1974 "sled." Later, after spending a swift, wet and bumpy ride around the reservoir, realized he forgot to reel in the snagged fish into the boat; they were still hooked on the line in the water.

The master fisherman quickly checked the line for the fish, they all, except one, were swallowed up into the great blue abyss. I couldn't help but feel sorry for the five fish that had their guts ripped out on the hair raising boat ride.

On the other hand, the surviving trout had earned my up most respect. He was the lone survivor of the bloody, bumpy boat ride. He would live on forever in my thoughts and dreams. The "first" real catch of my trout fishing experience.

Let's not forget that he also sacrificed himself, that very night, to my grill with great delight.

P.S. Trout, Steelhead, and Salmon taste so yummy when they are cooked on a Traeger Pellet Grill.

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