Which words or phrases in this excerpt from elizabeth bishop's "the fish" compare the fish to an old, experienced soldier? a green line, frayed at the end
where he broke it, two heavier lines,
and a fine black thread
still crimped from the strain and snap
when it broke and he got away.
like medals with their ribbons
frayed and wavering,
a five-haired beard of wisdom
trailing from his aching jaw.
i stared and stared
and victory filled up
the little rented boat,
from the pool of bilge
where oil had spread a rainbow