Ann Gilmour Poet Light Verse

A Man Named Fish

On the 10th October in the UK in 1987
and even though the winds were getting strong 
Assured by local weather man, known as Mr Fish*
no need to panic there was nothing wrong
During the bleakest hours of darkness
gale force winds wreaked utter devastation
A man named Fish then made a wish for his annihilation 

8th February 2019
Contest Pithy Pants 2
Sponsor Maureen McGreavy

Contest Late Mar 2019
Sponsor Brian Strand


*After his weather forecast, saying there would be no storm; in the early hours of the 10th October 1987 with winds gusting at up to 100mph, there was massive devastation across the country and 18 people were killed. About 15 million trees were blown down. Many fell on to roads and railways, causing major transport delays. Others took down electricity and telephone lines, leaving thousands of homes without power for more than 24 hours. 
The public has never let him forget it…

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Caren Krutsinger February 9, 2019 at 1:12 AM This is a bit of history that deserved a poem, and Mr. Fish is probably on this site laughing at his new-found fame. So well done indeed, Ann. Fun truth! Ann Gilmour February 9, 2019 at 2:06 AM Haha, glad you enjoyed it Caren. It came to mind last night as the wind began to strengthen and rain was pounding on my window panes and annoyingly it is still the same this morning! Happy Days xx

Jan Allison February 8, 2019 at 6:27 PM oh I can still picture him on the tv with the weather charts where the icons used to fall off the screen lol - a weather forecast never to be forgotten!:-) hugs Jan xx Ann Gilmour February 9, 2019 at 2:00 AM Yes I remember those days too Jan, although not sure the forecasts are much better today even with all their technology! Today in the SE there is a raging gale and torrential rain - yuk, roll on summer.. Kindest thoughts Ann xx ps hope your weather is better on the IOM

Sunlite Wanter February 8, 2019 at 5:02 PM Poor Mr. Fish! Enjoyed reading this. Ann Gilmour February 8, 2019 at 5:31 PM Yes, he was the butt of peoples jokes for years and his forecast is still available to view on the internet. I think it brought him a certain amount of notoriety which I am sure he enjoyed! I wrote this poem initially to enter Pithy Pants contest, but now not sure it is suitable as they have to be about climate warming. Anyway Sunlite I am so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your visit. Kindest thoughts Ann xx