Teach a poet to fish, he’ll write for a lifetime

Teach a poet to fish, he’ll write for a lifetime

Fishing is one of the oldest practices known to man, sustaining human life across hundreds of countries, cultures and communities for centuries. In Astoria, Oregon, it is the centerpiece of an annual poetry reading. The FisherPoets Gathering invites fishermen and fisherwomen from across the Pacific Northwest to share original poetry and music that speak to their experiences in the fishing world.  This year, their 29th annual event took place fro…