Out there with my fishing gear,
ready to catch, grab and fish
all the chances without fear
ready to catch, grab and fish
all the chances without fear
Aware, attentive and ready,
to retort if needed.
to retort if needed.
Patiently waiting
and persevering
trying, chancing
breathing .
and persevering
trying, chancing
breathing .
A common pursuit
A common dream
An individual attempt
An individual chase
An individual reward
A common dream
An individual attempt
An individual chase
An individual reward
Taking a moment
enjoying the flash
Becoming one
with time
enjoying the flash
Becoming one
with time
Changing my colors like the sky
Flowing like the river
Settling down like the sun
Settling down like the sun
Steadily and determined
paddling one on one
from end to end
chasing and chasing
until the end of time
paddling one on one
from end to end
chasing and chasing
until the end of time
© 2010 Gabriela Abalo
(all pictures taken from the Sundown at Lower Zambezi River – 2nd of May 2010 - Zambia)
14 comments:
I love your pictures, especially that one of the fishing pole, startling in it's simplicity. Makes me want to set sail. Go back to the pond and drop a line.
This is much better than any imaginary Australian adventure of mine. Beautiful country and beautiful words, but what it is it that you are trying to catch? You are of amazing talents.
Your fishing lines and lines of poetry are beautiful. Stunning images. You have a wonderful eye.
Yvonne,
Glad to know you enjoyed the pictures, I took pleasure with the process of catching my feelings through the pictures and then the attempt to put into worlds with a simple poem.
Tag,
Africa is a beautiful continent, so much to see, experience, catch and learn from…
I’m a chance catcher… that is what I do. Catching emotions, moments, experiences and then present it to others, for general enjoyment and pleasure.
Kass,
Each moment is an opportunity… to discover, grow from, and fulfill ourselves… It’s just amazing how much we can get from a fishing trip or any other kind of “trip”. That is what I’m attempting to portray on this post, through pictures and a poem.
loveNlight
Gabi
Chances are like fish. You should of seen the one that got away!
"Gabi, las fotos son espectaculares, inspiran paz y bienestar. Las palabras las justas.
Sigue dándonos momentos como este. "
Cecilia
i love love the photography! really. makes me miss that continent very much!
Noni
I like you as a chance catcher! The images are beautiful. It takes 17 hours by plane to get to Africa from here. You brought it to me so much quicker! Waiting for the next experience passed through you!
Tag,
I heard somewhere that a fish has a very short memory... they forget everything within seconds, that is why you can catch them again.. I think chances are like that too... so keep fishing!
Cecilia,
me alegro que las fotos te inspiraran... esa era la intensión... so mission acomplished!! :)
Noni,
Happy to know the pics brought nice memories to you!!
Annie,
Here I'm ready to share whatever I can.
A chance catcher never gives up!
Happy to know you like the pics.
loveNlight
Gabi
Beautiful Gabi. Your words and photos touched me deeply, thanks for sharing.
Love,
Sherry
Thank you Sherry for your encouraging words... I'm please to know I was able to capture some of Africa's beauty and positive energy through my pics and words and then shared it with all of you.
Nature is all the inspiration we need to keep moving and living to the fullest.
loveNlight
Gabi
love fishing poems,
this is so very divine,
beautiful imagery, matched with stunning words.
I am impressed.
Beautiful words and images:D I enjoyed the whole wonderful journey ^^~
It is great to have you linked in to Poetry Potluck @ Jingle Poetry!=D Do check out some of only wonderful poets' writings that were posted earlier on too, Cheers my friend!=D
With patience, comes reward too!! And what better example, than fishing!! This was just plain fantastic!!
Loved the comparisons and analogies.. wow!!
Thank you so much for sharing this poem with poetry potluck... we are delighted to have you here!
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