fishing days over
but the desire never fades
he still snares them in his dreams
looking through window
from hospital bed, he sighs
cancer can't steal what he had
Author notes
Sedoka: The Sedoka is an unrhymed poem is made up of two Katauta poems approaching the same subject from differing perspectives and made into one poem.
Each Katauta poem becomes a staza of the Sedoka poem.
A katauta poem is an unrhymed three lined poem with the following syllable count: 5/7/7
The finished Sedoka poem syllable count then becomes: 5/7/7, 5/7/7
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This may be short but boy, does it ever pack a punch!!! This is a wonderful poem and just perfect for the prompt. Good luck in the contest.
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Very well done Suzi, love the way the different Katauta relate to one another, I can totally relate to the first one, and love that way it's written. The second scares me to death.
But it as well is well done, making one fine and dandy piece of writing!! 
You learn quickly young grasshopper.. 
... Scott
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... and why it's so important to me to have good memories to hold onto. enjoying the moments given to me, and seizing the opportunities to truly love in the fullest way. beautiful, suzi
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Your poem is so wistful
and it pulls at the heartstrings. The first Katauta sets the moods and brings a smile. Such wonderful memories. The second brings sorrow - for the end of life is sad. The finishing line sums up the entire poem so well. It shows much strength and courage. Well done. Rose.
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This was so poingnantly written. The soft sadness made my heart ache with the pain he must feel. Oh for the freedom of life on the water, I know I yearn. Beautifully done here sweetheart. Made me all wistful. Best to you in the contest
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