Fisherman, Busselton Jetty
1
Smear
Surprisingly bright,
the red smear on the herring’s
white belly after
the fisherman thrust his thumb
through its gills to break its neck.
2
Bait
Without pause, he drives
a large hook into the squid
he just jigged and throws
it back as live bait in hope
of the samsonfish he saw.
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