ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

I have just read Stephen's great piece Clancy of the Undertow and was reminded of one I wrote years back.

Last Week

With apologies to ‘Banjo’.

Me and a mate went to Bramble Bay,
But we should have gone there last week.
Drifted around best part of the day,
But of whiting or flathead, not even a stray.
“You should have been here last week.” they said.
“There were schools of ‘em here last week.”

“Let’s try Donovan’s Reef.” I said to the mate.
But I should have said that last week.
We had the right gear and plenty of bait,
But the locals said “Lads, you’re a few days late.
You should have been here last week.” they said.
“They were boatin’ themselves last week.”

I looked at the chart. ‘There’s a creek nearby.”
That we should have fished in last week.
‘Cause the tide went out. Left us high and dry
And still no fish. It’d make you cry.
“If you’d only been here last week.” they said
“They caught swags of ‘em here last week.”

So I thanked the locals for their advice
On how things were last week.
Took the last two stubbies out of the ice.
“Hey fellas! Reckon’ these’ll go down nice.
Don’t you wish you’d been here last week.” I said
“Had an esky full last week.

Wazza

Isn't that always the way

Thoroughly enjoyed this one, Wazza - thanks for the smile this morning!

Many thanks Maureen and Catherine. There' a 2014 date under the poem. Hope I can post it again at the end of the next decade.
Wazza

G/day Wazza

Look on the bright side mate a day out fishing is always good,
whether you catch any or not - just a bit more memorable if the fish cooperate.

Cheers
Terry

Hi Terry you're absolutely right. I love a day on the water regardless of the catch. Fortunately I have a mate with a boat who loves it as much as I do. Lately the fishing has been good and we've been taking home a feed or two. That's always a welcome bonus.
Wazza