The One That Got Away

It was, an un-baited hook,
thrown in carelessly;
a practice cast, meant

only, to be pulled back in -
then - tossed back out.

My heart and mind
free from expectation.
Experience my only hope.

The catch, the last thing
I thought of - then - I felt him

shimmer - like no other -
I fought with all I had
to reel him in, and I,

cried when I lost him.

Then that bitch after me,
threw in her baited hook.

I’ll bet she filets him good.


~Sabrina