Isle Madame, Cape Breton Island
Plunge to your proper depth
ancient anchor,
of wood and line and
stone
children watch with
eager stares,
hopeful eyes
want mama to stop
worrying
tomorrow,
the fish will overrun
the nets.
© 1986 Richard L. Provencher
All Rights Reserved
first published April/May 1988
by iREADWRITE
Canadian Poetry Publication
Halifax, Nova Scotia
