Season Opener

Salmon fishermen
hurry to choicest spots
along the shore
of River Margaree

fishing hats faded from
veteran seasons
their home-made flies
in fancy colours

sons and fathers ignoring
rain and morning mist
bites coming
at a feverish pace.

© Richard L. Provencher

First published January 12, 2009
Creekwalker, Carlsbad, CA