The Fisherman
The fisherman goes out at dawn
When every one's abed,
And from the bottom of the sea
Draws up his daily bread.
Abbie Farwell Brown
About Abbie Farwell Brown
- Born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 21, 1871
- Oldest of two children; her sister, Clara, also became an author and illustrator
- Valedictorian of the Bowdoin School in 1886
- Helped found the school newspaper, The Jabberwock, at Girls' Latin School
- Attended Radcliff College in 1891
- Began contributing writing pieces to magazines during her time at Girls' Latin School
- Published her first children's book, The Book of Saints and Friendly Beasts, in 1900
- Produced poetry for children and wrote song lyrics, including the official song of the Girl Scouts of the USA, "On the Trail"
- Became a member of various literary clubs and did editing work
- Passed away on March 5, 1927 from cancer at the age of 55
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The way the poet described the life of a fisherman, his continuous effort and sacrifice to stand independent, and the powerful simile used, makes the poem a classic one.
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And look up through the tree!
The Sky is like a kind big smile
Bent sweetly over me.
