BUÍOCHAS

Odie & Mama’s Poem

A small fishing boat
afloat
in a remote
location
is a sight to behold
A feast for the eyes and the soul
Whether catching salmon
pollock
mackerel
or dover sole
The important thing is the tradition
the fisherman or fisherwoman
is protecting
prolonging
extending
on to the next generation
proud to carry on
the mission
of keeping the skills and craft
intact
that previous generations
never lacked
On the back of their
backbreaking labour
the fruits of the sea were their saviour
Long may we continue to see
small fishing boats
afloat
in remote
locations
Causing no harm
In harmony with nature
for a harmonious future