David and Goliath

Have you met  Goliath Grouper
bigger than the huge state trooper

around when you were flying low?
That ticket cost you lots of dough. 

In duel with fish of such a size,
he’d be the winner, you the prize.

Though mostly calm and quite benign,
you do not want one on your line.

Take warning divers, stay away,
don’t be a part of his buffet

like other big fish in the sea.
He'll think you are a delicacy.


For Carolyn's "Attack" contest a first with this
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Phookan Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 6:03 AM
Many Congrats Joyce on your fantastic win in this contest of Carolyn with this fabulous write..love, gautami
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June 5, 2011 at 7:19 AM
Joyce, great to see you in the top spot. Congratulations on your honored placement Souper! Agape, Moses
Fraser Avatar
June 4, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Many congrats Joyce on your fine win in Carolyn's contest with this funny poem. Have a lovely evening....:)
Maverick Avatar
June 4, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Great news Joyce, best wishes on the win in Carolyns contest!
Gorelick Avatar
June 4, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Giggle..good one...congrats on your big win.BG
Horne Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 11:12 PM
LOL, Congratulations on all your wins, Joyce: )
Hendricks Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 8:44 PM
Congratulations on your win with this fine piece, Joyce. You've got the gift. :))
Dufresne Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 8:35 PM
great take on the contest with your poem, Joyce. Congratulations on your top winning entry
Kendrick Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 4:29 PM
Congratulations on your win..Very creative work..Sara
Brown Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 1:36 PM
Congratulations on your so wonderfully deserved win in Carolyn's "Attack" contest Joyce. Love Carol
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June 3, 2011 at 1:16 PM
LOL So funny, Joyce! Grouper don't eat people, but the captain said if I were underwater holding a fish by the tail, a Goliath Grouper might take off my arm. Congratulations on your first place! Love, Carolyn
Kriticos Avatar
May 29, 2011 at 3:31 PM
Wow! That flowed very nicely and was enjoyable to read.
Hunt Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 6:25 PM
Ha! I enjoyed this one. Great take on Carolynn's contest. Good luck and thank you for your review:) Matt
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