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Judge Knot

Some people think knots are for boy scouts and sailors
Cowboys, hangmen,Anglers and whalers
But knots have many jobs to do
To make this point I'll name a few

turning two heavy ropes into one?
The Carrick bend will get that done.

Do you need a loop at your rope's end?
On the figure eight you can depend.

Are you scaling walls of the steepest pitch?
You'ld be wise to perfect your Munter hitch.

Are you fishing one line, but wishing for two?
The Bimini twist can make that come true.

Please judge your knots by function and form
For if you tie them wrong
Your fish could be lost, Your boat could get tossed
Or your plummet could be mighty long


Here comes the judge contest

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  1. Date: 3/14/2011 5:24:00 AM

    Congratulations on your win Joe in Joe Flach's contest "Here Comes the Judge". Love, Carol

  1. Date: 3/11/2011 7:49:00 PM

    Please judge your knots..... wow. many congrats for this win.

  1. Date: 3/11/2011 12:48:00 PM

    Congrats Joe on your HM in Joe's cool contest luv.. enjoy your very special honor for an excellent expressive entry on the theme...

  1. Date: 3/11/2011 12:39:00 PM

    Congratulations on this win in the contest of Constance, Joe

  1. Date: 3/11/2011 12:37:00 PM

    I'm smiling Joe because you've chosen another take on the contest! Very interesting and informative! Fantastic write! My congratulations on your very fine HM in Joe's contest! Have a good weekend! Always, Annalise

  1. Date: 3/11/2011 11:53:00 AM

    Congrats on a well written win, Joe. Excellent piece. Kudos. Nice going. Have a great weekend. Ralph

  1. Date: 3/11/2011 11:01:00 AM

    One of my favorite poems, Joe. So glad to see you place in Joe's contest! Congratulations. Love, Carolyn

  1. Date: 2/13/2011 9:57:00 PM

    "ATTA BUOY" thanks

  1. Date: 2/10/2011 12:38:00 PM

    How creative, Joe! As a seagoer I had to learn to tie many knots. What you say about losing the fish happened many times when the knot was not properly tied. The title really caught my attention. My entry, ironically, was Judge Not. We are separated by just one letter. But please, tell me what the Munter hitch is! LOL Love, carolyn (Did a speech on my obsession with knot tying in college, so you know this poem goes to my favorites.)

  1. Date: 2/10/2011 9:42:00 AM

    Very nice poem...good luck in the contest. Jimmy

  1. Date: 2/10/2011 2:14:00 AM

    Joe, I love your approach to the Judge contest, thanks for the smiles with it ;)