The waters deep, the waters dark,
Reflect the seekers, hide the sought,
Whether in water or in air to drown.
Between them curls the silver spark,
Barbed, baited, waiting, of a thought--
Which in the world is upside down,
The fish hook or the question mark? 

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Poet: Howard Nemerov (Howard Nemerov Art)
Poem: Casting
Poem of the Day: Nov 17 2007
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