
In the breaking dawn he settles into the cabin of his little craft, hoping for a good day of fishing. These hours are precious to him. The citizens sleep on as he starts the motor and points his boat toward the horizon where light is beginning to filter through the darkness. These pre-dawn hours are like an elixir for his soul. He knows that when he stops to drop anchor and set about the business of the day it will feel as if he is all alone in the universe. He will take a few moments to enjoy the view and to listen to the morning’s song: the flap of a bird’s wings; the lap of water against his small craft. Perhaps he will be graced with the lonesome sound of a loon or the hoot of an owl as it returns to its nest after a night of hunting. He takes a deep breath, filling his lungs with the clean, fresh air and smiles. Yes, it will be a good day.
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You’ve described the feeling so well Carol. Like being all alone in the world at the dawn.
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It is such a peaceful time of day, isn’t it? Thanks so much, Sadje.
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It is. The best time to connect with yourself and nature.
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Absolutely!
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Thanks so much, Carol. You’ve in a few short words, captured the essence of what flows through the soul of a multi-generational lobster fisherman from the east coast.
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My pleasure, Glen. I found it easy to imagine, knowing many fishers from the East coast, didn’t know you were also one. 🙂
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I bet it was. It was a perfect description of the boat owner – Paul.
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Aw, that’s nice. Perhaps I’m psychic LOL
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Perhaps. But, you did describe him or at least how fishing is in his blood/soul to a tee.
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The sea gets in a person’s blood and will not ever let go….. I can identify, even though I am not a fisher person.
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I was just thinking that Carol. It’s like you can take the guy or gal out of the east coast, but you can’t take the east coast out of the guy or gal.
Thanks for visiting agian.
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So true!
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I think ao.
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Thanks so much
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