Fish Supper In Black And White Poem by Martin O'Neill

Fish Supper In Black And White

Rating: 4.5


I feel I ought to explain that this is a Trigee poem, two short poems that can stand alone and may also be combined to form a third. I'm not sure of the origin of the style but it's fun to play with.




That's really fresh fish.........................From the deepest ocean
Smells just like a beach.....................Broken shells, seaweed, rocks
Waves breaking on the shore...........From a passing trawler
Leaving behind...................................A trail of destruction
The last of the cod..............................For your supper

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Gone Away 16 March 2010

Very clever in style and substance.

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Ruth Walters 09 March 2012

that's so clever Martin...it reads down and across

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Bianca F. 07 March 2012

great imagery, great style, great poem: 3

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Karen Deeks 07 March 2012

It is indeed in black and White.. No punches barred, straight as it is... I love the layout of this piece... Gives moments of pause. I make you right on the bringing the last of the cod home.. Luckily I'm guilt free yay! I'm terrified of fish so have never eaten the scary little goggle eyed monsters :) I do see the serious messages here and understand the seriousness of your message.

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Patti Masterman 04 March 2012

Wow, what a tang there is in those lines, hehe.. :)

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Vijay Sai R 16 February 2012

its looking like a picture painted in reality...nicely narrated

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Martin O'Neill

Martin O'Neill

Solihull, Birmingham, England
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