A Fishermans Tale

There once was a young man called Neil,
    Who fished with a hook, line and reel.
    He got a few shocks,
    That blew off his socks.
    When he caught an electric eel.

    Then Neil cast again, unafraid,
    With his bait, rough cut marmalade.
    This time with good luck,
    He found on his hook.
    A smiling, curvaceous mermaid.

    9/ 9/ 2018.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Doll Avatar
September 27, 2018 at 10:04 AM
You just made me laugh out loud, A wonderful limerick, George. Well done.
Kendrick Avatar
September 18, 2018 at 10:25 AM
I have read your humorous short work and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara
Dietrich Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 3:44 PM
VERY good one!!! Congrats in the contest.
Gauthier Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 12:05 AM
Hooray for mermaids ! Always a winner when you throw in a mermaid. Congrats, George.
Wood Avatar
September 12, 2018 at 4:48 PM
Shocking indeed! Both verses! Loved it.
Messina Avatar
September 12, 2018 at 11:59 AM
I am a lover of fishing. I've been out on the river and out on the sea many times. I know one of these days I'll hook onto that mermaid..lol I love this, George. Congrats on your win and thanks for entering my contest...Charlie
DiMino Avatar
September 8, 2018 at 12:24 PM
Hair raising experience! Hum, wonder if that would help my shiny head? Great write! Love it.
Leffanta Avatar
September 7, 2018 at 5:08 PM
Well scribed! Aloha! Rico
Valko Avatar
September 7, 2018 at 3:23 PM
Very cute!
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