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A Jolly Fisherman

There was a jolly fisherman Whose name was Bobby Brown. Even the fish thought he was friendly For he never wore a frown. The fish danced right into his net While he played a merry tune Using his recorder On a sunny afternoon. The jolly fisherman and his crew Who were very happy too, Sang a joyful song About what they and the fish would do. Some fish were cast back out to sea. The jolly fisherman wished them well. And those who stayed onboard his ship He later had to sell. There was a jolly fisherman. Dear Bobby Brown. He's now too frail to sail. So he spends more time in town. Written September 3rd 2022 For the "A Jolly Fisherman" contest A rhyme for children Sponsor: Julia Ward

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Date: 1/19/2024 8:02:00 PM
If I was more artistic, i would love to illustrate your poem. It would make a nice book for children. I enjoyed it's sing songy sound and it's little jumping beat. Maybe Bobby should write a book about his memories fishing and of course the one that got away. Tee hee
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 1/20/2024 1:42:00 AM
Awe thank you. Wouldn't that be awesome, I used to love it when the teachers read rhyming books to us with all the colourful pictures in. When I was about 10 and should have been progressing on to more mature works, I was still reading them. I loved the bounce and the rhythm to them. I think these were the books that got me into poetry in the first place. I saw the fun side of poetry. Unfortunately this makes my poems a bit predictable in terms of the choice of style. But I like to try to keep it light.
Date: 9/14/2022 7:35:00 AM
Great man Bobby Brown. Congratulations!
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Date: 9/14/2022 2:53:00 AM
I Love this! Congratulations
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 9/14/2022 5:10:00 AM
Thank you Terry. It was a fun write :-)
Date: 9/13/2022 1:57:00 AM
Well done for this poem sent into my contest.
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 9/13/2022 7:57:00 AM
Thanks Julia. I really appreciate your honourable mention. It was a fun theme. Thank you for setting it :-)

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