A Jolly Fisherman

One day, Jolly Ping went fishing He was whistling while he was sitting For the birds up on the tree were singing To his catch they were patiently waiting Beside him was his joyful dog Billy Barking at the birds up on the tree While his jolly cat Tilly Was having an eating spree He gently threw his fish hook in the water His bait did sway and totter In his eyes there was a glitter The curious fishes came closer and closer Then a cunning fish suddenly took a bite Jolly Ping eagerly lifted his fish hook Overjoyed by the scene in his sight Jolly Ping pulled closer to look Oh! What a big fish that he caught Jolly Ping jumped in sudden ecstacy Took out another earthworm that he brought Then sang a joyful melody The whole day was so jolly For Ping had a lot of catch He gave a sweet hug to his wife Molly While his pets were there to watch August 24, 2022 A Jolly Fisherman Poetry Contest Sponsor: Julia Ward