He was truly an old salt. I know some other old salts as well. Fishing for a living in this area has changed so much since I was younger. Barely anyone does it around here any more. it's not sustainable.
Well written Pamela. Elegy is the perfect form for grieving. The perfect music is Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings (1936). When it ends, there is a silence like no other.
What a beautiful way to pay tribute to someone you love. Thank you for sharing Pamela. Your words help us know Cappy and his spirit carries throughout the world that way.
I have tears in my eyes Pamela… what a beautiful and so very moving poem for Cappy… thank you for sharing this friend with us - this man of river and sea….🩵
Hugs.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, Pamela. Those of us who've lived near the sea knew someone like your friend Happy, an old salt who was happiest put on the water.
He was truly an old salt. I know some other old salts as well. Fishing for a living in this area has changed so much since I was younger. Barely anyone does it around here any more. it's not sustainable.
That's such a lovely tribute, Pamela. I'm sorry for your loss.
Thanks Rod. He was a character. Somewhere I have a photo his boat. Maybe I will find it to add to the post.
That would be nice.
Alas, no pics of Cappy’s boat. Other fishing boats but not his.
Beautiful words, apologies for your loss.
Thank you Bih!
Poignant, Pamela. 💕
It reminded me of a story I wrote "Old shotguns and a dozen decoys". My grandfather was a dry land "Cappy". Some people will never be forgotten.
Thanks Paul! Absolutely true, some people will never be forgotten.
Well written Pamela. Elegy is the perfect form for grieving. The perfect music is Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings (1936). When it ends, there is a silence like no other.
Such a beautiful eulogy. I see the angel too. Never to be forgotten with your photograph.
A beautiful elegy poem for your friend Pamela. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful Pamela! I'm so very sorry for your loss. Hugs
Beautiful tribute
This is really moving, Pamela. What a beautiful way of honouring your friend's memoery and life. Sorry for your loss.
What a beautiful way to pay tribute to someone you love. Thank you for sharing Pamela. Your words help us know Cappy and his spirit carries throughout the world that way.
Thank you Donna! He was truly one of those people one would call a "character."
Beautiful tribute, Pamela. Thank you for sharing!
An Elegy for an Old Friend: A beautiful poem, a beautiful tribute. Call me crazy, but I saw Cappy's Angel in BOTH of those photos.......!
Looked forward to reading River Tides, but ran into that damned WALL. Bummer.
I have tears in my eyes Pamela… what a beautiful and so very moving poem for Cappy… thank you for sharing this friend with us - this man of river and sea….🩵