A warm and joyous afternoon
in mid-summer.  My father and I
check our fishing line.  Rays of light
glisten off the newly purchased rods.

In the sparkling Starcraft fishing boat,  
the electronic fish-finder flashes with
potential victories.  All the while,
the fish are frolicking, blissfully unaware.

My father, with his lure-decorated hat
and great wisdom, instructs me
on this maiden voyage
on top a massive, shimmering lake.

And all the fish jump
at the chance to be
my first triumph.  We watch
and wait.  Silently.

A warm and joyous afternoon
in mid-summer.  My father and I
check our fishing line.  Rays of light
glisten off the newly purchased rods.