A Jolly Fisherman

I met a jolly fisherman with hair as white as snow.
Everywhere he sailed his ship, the kids were sure to go.
He came down from the north, after a little nip and tuck.
Smack dab in the middle of his boat was a giant ice cream truck.

While he baited his hook, his elves would stir the cream.
The kids would come down to the beach and everyone would scream.
Could this man be Santa?  Boy that would be slick.
How could someone catch a fish with chocolate push up stick?

The elves just kept on working, they seemed to never stop.
Little Billy swam on out for a drumstick and fudge pop.
The king cones all sat ready they were the next in line.
The snow cones didn’t taste that great, but the eclairs tasted fine.

The kids just kept on swimming and ate up every treat.
The sandy beach was all packed down from tiny little feet.
If you ever run out of bait, while fishing on waters blue.
Remember this little story, fish like ice cream too.

A Jolly Fisherman Poetry Contest
Sponsor:  Julia Warden
8/21/22
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Vaso Avatar
September 1, 2022 at 7:08 PM
Love what you did this with, great write! Don't know a living soul who doesn't like ice cream!!
Koplin Avatar
September 2, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Me neither, thanks bud!
Kitchin Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 8:12 AM
Mark, a sweet children's poem, love the ending, best of luck in the contest!
Koplin Avatar
September 2, 2022 at 4:06 PM
Thanks Tania!!
Logan Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 3:18 PM
This is terrific and I'm sure children would enjoy your tale. Any chance you got the name of this jolly fisherman?
Koplin Avatar
September 2, 2022 at 4:06 PM
I think his name was Nick Lol
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