
Last Cast – A discourse between Father and Son
Dad: “Nuffin’ doing is there Davey…’ bin quiet.”
Me: “ I think I had a bite earlier….”
Dad: “Did yer?…”
Me: “Yes earlier, but it’s gone now”
Dad: *glances at his watch*
Dad: “ …Give it ‘alf hour, then pack up…” * lights up a smoke*
Me: ….
Dad: “Ain’t even ‘ad a knock … we give it anuvver 10 minutes then …”
Me: …..
Dad: ”Last cast then Dave…” …Plop!….
Me: …… Plop!.
Dad: “…’Bin bloody rubbish today, veeeery surprised…. Alright start packin’ up now mate…”
Me: …
Dad: “Come on! , Muvver‘ill wonder where we bleedin’ are!…”
Me: “… I think I’ve got another bite…”
David Chalcraft “Sneezewort” April 2021
In loving memory of my Dad, Eddie Chalcraft 1936-2020, and the many ‘Last Cast’ conversations we had together when I was a small and persistent fisherboy.
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