Fish Tale

Here's a tale that you won't believe
It happened a long time ago
This story is true, believe it or not
Because I told you so

I was fishing and I got a bite
It was tugging at my pole
I can't tell you where this place is
Cause it's my favorite fishing hole

I grabbed my rod and gave a yank
And it almost pulled me in
It was big, I knew I was in trouble
I was waiting for the fun to begin

It put up a fight that lasted for hours
I was as tired as I could be
And when I got it in my boat
You won't believe what was looking at me

It was a girl with a fish's tail
A Mermaid, I think they're called
At first she didn't like me much
You could even say she was apalled

I knew something smelled fishy
And I'm not talking about the chick
I just knew this couldn't be real
It had to be some kinda trick

I was gonna take a picture
To show you that it's true
That Mermaid wouldn't let me
If I did she said we're thru

Anyway, to make a long story short
That fish girl is now my bride
And this ain't one of them fish tales
So you better not say I lied
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Taylor Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 9:21 AM
I believe you Larry. Especially after all those other true stories you've written.
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March 23, 2010 at 9:14 AM
OMG, you are always making me laugh! Awesome write!
Murphy Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 9:07 AM
very nice and funny I LOVE READING YOUR POETRY FALESHIA
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