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A Jolly Fisherman

Mr. John is a jolly fisherman
Paddling his boat with single hand
His other hand holds a fishing rod
On hook are worms from peapods
Baiting only the bean-like cods.

Mr. John went fishing yesterday
He threw his fishnet on the bay
When pulled it back
He thought he was having a rock
But then, he caught a big shark!

Mr. John went back to the lake
For his safety’s sake
Whistling while fishing
Lake was so cool and calming
His fishing rod got a crocodile -- hanging!

Mr. John went back to the river
Singing, dancing in his boat like Justine Bieber
Unaware of the log of beavers
Boat capsized. He plunged into the water.

Mr. John moved to his own fishpond
His fishing day was so much fun
After putting some fish traps
Big and small fishes jumped into his lap
Giving him a loud and hearty laugh.

Mr. John is a jolly fisherman
Paddling his boat with single hand
His other hand holds a fishing rod
On hook are worms from peapods
Baiting only the bean-like cods.



Aug 23,2022     9.24pm


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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/24/2022 6:15:00 AM

Len, this is a super jolly poem. I love the "worms from peapods" and "dancing like Justin Bieber" lines. Your jolly fisherman's a fine catch! Linda

Len Gasun
Date: 8/24/2022 8:44:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend Linda for stopping by, reading my poem and your unplifting comments. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Bill Baker

Date: 8/23/2022 1:53:00 PM

A fun fisherman poem for the contest, Len. Good luck my friend! Bill

Len Gasun
Date: 8/24/2022 8:43:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend Bill for stopping by, reading my poem, your unplifting comments and well-wishes. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/23/2022 10:32:00 AM

Hello Len, this time Mr. John lost his jolly he had no luck to catch his fish . Blessing s to you always my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/24/2022 2:52:00 PM

He3llo Len, Yes John should go back fishing to his pond. I agree. You are very welcome my dear friend. John would be safer at the pond. Blessings always my dear friend. Darlene

Len Gasun
Date: 8/24/2022 8:41:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend Darlene for stopping by, reading my poem and your unplifting comments. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs Oh, I think I need to tell Mr John to go back fishing to his pond. Let me see dear. Thanks again. Blessings. Hugs