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A Fish Named Ben

There once swam a catfish named Ben
     hadn't eaten since who knows when
     my worm looked just right,
     Ben took a big bite.
     No one's seen Ben swim'n since then.

     Ben put up a heck of a fight
     was thrashing with all of his might
     when reeling him in,
     that fish seemed to grin,
     and spit out my worm just for spite.

     Old Ben made one heck of a meal
     couldn't help but think how he'd feel
     if he'd been the one,
     who had battled and won,
     from the opposite side of the reel.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Nance Avatar
July 21, 2018 at 7:39 AM
I like it, woulda been higher if I judged. but glad to see it on the list. congrats ;)
Smith Avatar
July 21, 2018 at 9:56 AM
Thank you Casarah...
Dietrich Avatar
July 19, 2018 at 12:52 AM
good set. Congrats in the contest.
Smith Avatar
July 19, 2018 at 11:45 AM
Thanks Andrea...
Roper Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 9:30 PM
Back with congratulations on your great well written win, Charlie, :) enjoyed reading again. Hugs Eve
Smith Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 10:52 AM
Thanks Eve...
Gentry Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 9:16 AM
Congratulations on your win.. :)
Smith Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 10:24 AM
Thanks Susan...
Allison Avatar
July 16, 2018 at 5:25 PM
Great to read this again, many congrats Hugs jan xx
Smith Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 10:20 AM
Thanks Jan, an oldie...
Canerdy Avatar
July 16, 2018 at 3:38 PM
Well-done, Charlie. CONGRATS! Janice
Smith Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 10:10 AM
Thank you Janice...
Devonshire Avatar
July 16, 2018 at 11:49 AM
As a fisherman, I could relate to this poem. I've had such thoughts myself. Charlie, the contest rules had a maximum of two verses or this would have ranked higher. Congratulations! Carolyn
Smith Avatar
July 16, 2018 at 12:21 PM
Thanks Carolyn, can't read I guess...
Gauthier Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 6:45 PM
Great limerick - great story.
Smith Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 8:31 PM
Thank you Line...
Rigoler Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 10:26 AM
Love a good limerick and these three are just that! Yes, it should be "drawers" but where I come from we drop the "er" and just pronounce it as "draw." Many thanks for the stop by. / Maurice
Smith Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 10:49 AM
Thanks for the comeback Maurice...
Flats Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 9:27 PM
fishing for good lim'riks this evening — caught a dandy! ;-)
Smith Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 6:31 AM
Thanks Lim'rik...
Dietrich Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 6:33 PM
this is really good. Maybe I saw it before? Anyway, excellent limericks.
Smith Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 9:02 PM
I'm glad you saw it this time. Thanks Andrea...
Callus Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 12:33 PM
I like all this set, Charlie...excellent, especially the final one!!! No wonder it was chosen POTD! Well done! ~ Regards // paul
Smith Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM
Thanks Paul, I hope you enjoyed it...
Bickerstaffe Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 12:01 PM
Excellent my friend... splendid rhythm and rhymes... Best wishes, Keith
Smith Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 12:38 PM
Just simple fun, thanks for your kind response Keith...
Kendrick Avatar
April 11, 2016 at 11:34 AM
Got a chuckle reading this one..Way to go..If for a contest reads like a winner to me..Thanks for the visits to my page..Sara
Smith Avatar
April 11, 2016 at 11:46 AM
No contest, just fun...Thanks Sara, always a pleasure visit your work, Charlie
Gazbowski Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 8:44 PM
:-) Great collection Charlie. Chuckles.
Smith Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 8:55 PM
Hope you enjoyed my little diversions Lenny. Thanks for the visit...
Davey Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 12:57 AM
congrats on poem of the day Charlie
Smith Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 7:23 AM
Thank you Brian...
Vaso Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 11:13 PM
I am late to the party, but this poem, well written and has me laughing! Which is easy to do since I am not the fish! Great write!
Smith Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 11:21 PM
I"m glad you shared it with me Arthur, I hope you enjoyed it...Charlie
Harris Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 11:10 PM
Wow I love this
Smith Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 11:18 PM
Thanks so much Anita...
Anish Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 11:09 PM
Funny stuff here! I like to fish, too but feel sorry for the fish like you do. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Smith Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 11:17 PM
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did writing it Matthew. Thanks so much for thr visit...
Mcgrath Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 8:38 PM
What a fun read! Good job!
Smith Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 10:07 PM
Thank you Brenda, I hope it brought you some cheer, Charlie...
Negron Flores Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 8:29 PM
Congratulations on the POTD
Smith Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 10:05 PM
Thank you so much Navda, it's my first time...
Dalei Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 7:57 PM
Congratulation for selection in POTD.It is a nice poem n good concept. Keep it up........with love
Smith Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 8:20 PM
Thank you Mabmath, you are very kind...
Roper Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 2:19 PM
Like good old Ben. Congratulations on poem of the day!!
Smith Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 8:13 PM
I'm gonna miss that lad, thanks Eve...
Allison Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 2:11 PM
you reeled me in here Charlie congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx
Smith Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 8:11 PM
But, did I set the hook? Thanks Jan...
Sergi Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 10:46 AM
Hi Charlie: A fabulous poetic fish tale. My compliments!
Smith Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 11:30 AM
Hi back Ralph and thank you...
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