Descendant of Neptune: A Collection of Poems

By Rocco Colapinto

Poet Rocco Colapinto has lived a life of adventure, romance, excitement, and wonder. And now he shares the verses that reflects his memories of his life.

In Descendant of Neptune, Colapinto presents poetry on inspiration, love, nature, and the joy of life. His poems share his perspective on the various encounters of his life and describes in detail how he perceives the world around him. He expresses an appreciation for the United States and all its wonders.

In this collection of poetry, one man uses verse to tell stories of his life experiences and paint a vivid picture of himself and his world.

Descendant of Neptune

Descendant of Neptune, that is who I am.
Part fish, part god, part man.
A long time ago, deep from the sea.
My ancestors were created and now you have me.
I live in a world surrounded by sharks.
My body is scared and covered with marks.
Like those before me, I carry a fisherman’s three prong spear.
Ready to harpoon my catch, if it becomes near.
I am known for my violent temper and I am vindictive as well.
Cross my path or upset me and I will cause you a living hell.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: May 24, 2019
• ISBN: 9781532072178

Rocco Colapinto

Rocco Colapinto was born and raised on the beaches of Southern California, swimming, surfing, diving, and working as a lifeguard. He graduated from Humboldt State University and ventured to Alaska, where he became a commercial fisherman for eight years. He currently lives in San Clemente, California.

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ISBN: 978-1-5320-7216-1 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2019906636

iUniverse rev. date:  12/29/2020

Contents

Descendant of Neptune

Alaska Fisherman

Mermaid

Fishing For Girl

Fourth of July

Veterans

Thanksgiving Day

Birthday

Father’s Day

Mother

Son

Matt Colapinto

Griffin Colapinto

Mitch Colapinto

Crosby Colapinto

San Clemente

Palm Springs

San Felipe

Yosemite

Wailua Falls

Simple Man

You Like My Pic

Privacy

Algorithms

Reunion

Young

The Wind Is Cold

King

Ups and Downs

Reaction

At the End of the Day

Leave Me Be

Homeless Man

MRI

Life Is Short

Dying

Prayer

Goodbye

First Look

Imelda

My Girl

Anniversary

Driving Away

Don’t Cry

Upside Down

You

Change

Now You Are Gone

Alone

No Longer Have Your Heart

Wandering

Gone

Descendant of Neptune

Descendant of Neptune, that is who I am.

Part fish, part God, part man.

A long time ago, deep from the sea.

My ancestors were created and now you have me.

I live in a world surrounded by sharks.

My body is scared and covered with marks.

Like those before me, I carry a fisherman’s three prong spear.

Ready to harpoon my catch, if it becomes near.

I am known for my violent temper and I am vindictive as well.

Cross my path or upset me and I will cause you a living hell.

Alaska Fisherman

The Alaska fisherman leaves the port and ventures out into the cold.