A Jolly Fisherman

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My grandpa is a jolly fisherman, early in the morn' we set out with worms in a can. Across the lake we row singing a happy song, finding our spot we wait for fish to come along. For hours grandpa tells me funny fishing tales, of the fish that got away 'cause of slippery tails. We dip our rods in the lake again and again, but nothing- even when we say a prayer, amen. But, it is still a delightful day on the lake, and at the end we take one fish home to bake . ____________________ August 26, 2022 Poetry/Rhyme/A Jolly Fisherman Copyright Protected, ID 08-1483-547-26 All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France Written for the Premiere contest, A Jolly Fisherman sponsor, Julia Ward, Judged 09/13/2022 Third Place

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 9/14/2022 7:32:00 AM

Great scene of experience of fishing with grandpa. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Constance La France
Date: 9/14/2022 12:52:00 PM

Christuraj, thank you so much for the comment, compliment and congratulations, blessings ~

Terry Miller

Date: 9/14/2022 2:52:00 AM

What a tale, congratulations.

Constance La France
Date: 9/14/2022 12:53:00 PM

Terry, thank you so much for the comment and congratulations, blessings ~

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/27/2022 2:34:00 PM

Cute seeing how you did this theme. Mine is finally done , Just not posted. I am in Joe's hospital room. Hope to get home by 5 for the puppy. Oh what a life it is right now

Constance La France
Date: 9/14/2022 12:54:00 PM

Andrea, thank you so much for the compliment, hope Joe is getting better, blessings ~

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/26/2022 5:02:00 PM

Lovely, Constance and a boatload of fun especially when you open a can of worms.

Constance La France
Date: 9/14/2022 12:55:00 PM

Kim, thank you so much for the compliment, blessings ~

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/26/2022 2:36:00 PM

This is sweet. I remember many fishing trips long ago. Well done :)

Constance La France
Date: 8/26/2022 2:42:00 PM

Heidi, thank you so much for the compliment, me too, grandpa and me on the lake, happy memory ~