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VOYAGE

Gregory Liffick

Dad took
my older brother and I
bottom fishing in 1968.
Off the coast of California,
in shallow waters
between two islands.
Out on the ocean
for the first time.
Getting my sea legs
was an issue.
Though the fresh air
on deck helped.
I lost my breakfast before
the Dramamine kicked in.
Standing, walking
on the slippery, rolling bow
of the fishing boat
in the dim sunrise light.
But brothers dare each other.
Who’ll catch the biggest fish?
He beat me out by two ounces.
Mine a white fish,
his a red snapper.
Both fish tasted good, but salty.

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