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Catfish

Catfish are very funny looking  
They have two whiskers, don't ask me how 
Their tails are short and have no hair 
And they never say meow
 
Their diet consist of many things 
Worms, fish, and some day old chicken liver 
A taste for spiders and also "Spam"
If you slice them up a sliver
 
In my life I've caught a few 
Hundred's up to date 
But only one, had I let go 
The rest were on my plate
 
I've cooked them up so many ways 
I'll mention just a few 
Cajun, blackened, deep fried in oil 
But I like them most in stew 

So if you catch one fishing 
Or if you see them in the store 
Bring them home and cook them up, enjoy!
You'll be going back for more 

Catfish- Contest 
Sponsored by Catie Lindsey 
5/10/18

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Lindsay Laurie Date: 7/23/2018 9:56:00 PM G'day Charlie … illegal to be in possession of our native catfish here. Fairly rare. Saw a TV program on catfish in the amazon river. My golly; they are monsters - thank you Charlie - Lindsay Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 7/23/2018 10:42:00 PM G'day Lindsay... Wow, I did not know that. They get to be enormous. I've seen TV programs as well and they can grow up to 6 foot in length. I loved watching Steve Irwin, it's a shame what happened to him...he was awesome. Good to hear from you, mate! - Charlie

Sandra L. Weiss Date: 5/12/2018 1:37:00 PM A feel good read, wanted to get to the next line to what came next. A flash back to memories of fishing for these funny looking ones in WV. And of course frying them up, they are so good! Now I wish I had one to fry up. Thanks, Charlie Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 5/13/2018 5:00:00 PM Thanks for reading and your kind words, have a wonderful Mothers Day, Sandra!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 5/11/2018 2:43:00 PM I am starving for a nice, tasty, well-peppered Catfish and I mean now, Catie. Thanks for making me hungry! Login to Reply

Harry Horsman Date: 5/11/2018 6:30:00 AM love this charles, the story and how it flows so well. Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 5/11/2018 12:05:00 PM Thanks Harry, I really do appreciate your visit...Have a nice weekend my friend!

Carole Duet Date: 5/10/2018 5:05:00 PM Oh you made me want some. Catfish and Flounder are my two favorites but Speckled Trout are good too. I like blackened fish the best but you can't beat a nice platter of fried catfish. A delicious poem about a delicious fish. Later...gone fishing now. :D Login to Reply