Codie and the Catfish

I was on my way to school when it happened.
     You see, I never miss school and for me,
playing hooky has an entirely different meaning!

Well,
I was scrounging up some lunch along the way. 
By the by, the Mississippi river is a great place to eat!
     and I came upon what I thought was a great big
Seaweed salad.

Opening wide for my first taste, snagged!
      my left whisker caught in a net.
Yes, I know what you’re probably thinking,
he’s still in school and he has whiskers?

I was really scared. 
I for one, do not intend to end up
covered in corn meal, sizzling in a frying pan.

You know, I have aspirations. But, my mom says 
stay in school so I have something to fall back on.
      I can sing!
Sure, some may call it noise but hey,
there was Hootie and the Blowfish, why not
     Codie and the Catfish?
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Malik Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 11:34 AM
Love this :)
Gentile Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 11:42 AM
Thanks so much, Yazmin, Happy Friday xxoo
Roper Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 10:35 AM
Fabulous personification, Mike, a well painted scene. Good luck in the contest… Thank you for reading " Death Doesn't Mourn".. hugs Eve ~`*
Gentile Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 11:43 AM
Thanks you much Eve and you are you most welcome xxoo
Pandit Avatar
May 17, 2018 at 11:21 AM
Why not, indeed! A fun story..enjoyed reading it..best for a win, Mike.
Gentile Avatar
May 17, 2018 at 11:28 AM
thank you so much, Vijay!!!
Allison Avatar
May 17, 2018 at 10:18 AM
what a fun story Mike:-) hugs jan xx
Gentile Avatar
May 17, 2018 at 10:41 AM
thanks Jan, Happy Thursday xxoo
Sands Avatar
May 17, 2018 at 9:31 AM
This is definetly cute, fun and funny. Thanks for the smile today Mike. Well done! :)
Gentile Avatar
May 17, 2018 at 9:45 AM
Thank you Heidi xxoo
Cozart Avatar
May 17, 2018 at 9:21 AM
Really cute story. Good luck in the contest.
Gentile Avatar
May 17, 2018 at 9:45 AM
Thanks Dale !!
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