Living in Ipswich, he longed for the day he would showcase his biggest catch of tuna in the town square. He'd been taking his boat out daily for years, along with his two dogs and some local ale. Sometimes he would linger the coastline for days at a time. His dogs were an essential part of his fishing ventures, always sprawled on their sides along the boat's wooden floor, soaking in the sun's rays. Their sense of instinct was so intense that when Joe was close to reeling in a good catch, they would softly bark, almost like a whisper in his ear. This pattern assured Joe that he had again found the perfect fishing spot. The big tuna below him on this particular day was scurrying frantically around the stern. He snagged it on the right, steadily pulled it in, un-hooked him and placed him properly slushed in ice. He tossed his line back in for more. This next one was a very fast swimmer. His back fins were long, sharp and moved with such grace. Joe couldn't help feeling a bit like Hemingway, wheeling in a 120 pound catch. He knew this one would be his trophy fish. It was then he completely lost his balance, fell to the floor, while managing to pull the tuna across the bow. Once again, he had conquered his passion for fishing. He envisioned the towns people awaiting his arrival back to the mainland.
~Written by Jennifer Afia
"Tuna", original acrylic measuring 30" X 48". Price: $325.00. For more information on purchasing this painting, please contact me at dimarzos@aol.com.
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