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Just fishing

Anita Dotts

By Anita DottsPublished about 21 hours ago 1 min read

As a young boy the streams

and rivers drew him.

Even the smallest trickle,

the rush of grabbing his rod

and tackle leaving the farm

to escape into any stream or water.

As a young girl loving the outside

the freedom, the open air

the possibilities, the dreams.

Life brings happy and sad to bear.

beginnings and endings

new ventures and closing

of some doors needing

to remain shut.

Opening new relationships and love

is growth, softly blooming.

Special people who share the value

of family, friends combined and separate.

A decision to be in safe surrender

being, knowing, asking …

To just go fishing!

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About the Creator

Anita Dotts

During her free time, Anita enjoys writing stories for her grandchildren as well as kayaking, swimming, and golfing. She lives in Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, with her spouse. She enjoys writing poetry.

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