Charles Messina Poet Rhyme

A Jolly Fisherman

In Rhyme for Children

The jolly old fisherman 
Just had a dream 
He was fishin' for mermaids 
In this wide-shallow stream 

He had fished for hours 
And caught only a snag 
Until the end of the day 
When he reeled in a bag 

The old plastic bag
Was covered in muck 
And the jolly old fisherman thought 
"Wow- that's just my luck" 

Then he opened the bag 
That was tightly concealed 
With a letter inside 
That he read and revealed 

It read- "If you're fishing for mermaids 
Then go fish in the sea 
Go look for SpongeBob SquarePants... 
"Cause that's where I'll be"  


A Jolly Fisherman Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Julia Ward 
8/23/2022

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Thompson Emate September 2, 2022 at 10:24 PM A lovely poem. A good one for kids. They do love Sponge Bob Square-pants. A top-winner poem.

Bill Baker August 31, 2022 at 8:22 AM Great entry for the contest, Charlie. I enjoyed the read and all the grand kids will love it! Thanks for sharing your poetry with us my friend. Bill

Paula Goldsmith August 24, 2022 at 9:25 AM A fun/cute write. Thanks for the laugh. Have a wonderful/blessed day fishing away......................

Anne E Sangster - K August 24, 2022 at 5:11 AM A fun read Charlie. I smiled as I read each line. Good luck in the contest my friend. For me your poem is a winner :-)

Sara Kendrick August 24, 2022 at 4:09 AM Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. I wonder if he ever caught one. Sara

Darlene De Beaulieu August 23, 2022 at 10:41 AM Hello Charlie,thank you for the smile. Enjoy yoour day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu August 25, 2022 at 6:07 AM Hello Charlies, Enjoy your day my friend. Charles Messina August 23, 2022 at 12:05 PM Thank you, Darlene...and you as well!

Tania Kitchin August 23, 2022 at 4:43 AM Charlie, a cute one, best of luck in the contest! Charles Messina August 23, 2022 at 12:05 PM Thank you so much, Tania!