I hear the creek tumbling
the seagulls calling
the cars over my head
the whirr of fishing poles
I hear the rising chatter
as I reel in the silver
On the end of my line
I see the smiles
the other fishermen stare
at the heavy silver
as I walk
from Bird Creek.
About the Author: Patrick Flint attends Rabbit Creek Elementary School in Anchorage, AK.