Honest Fishing

That darn fish hook landed in my hand  
snagged me in the face wrapped round again 
I only fish for fun 
and when the day is done 
My fish tale braggin comes from a can 

Contest: Limericks about fishing
Sponsor: John Freeman
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Moriarty Avatar
June 11, 2011 at 5:19 AM
I have that same problem too, that's why I mow grass, drive my "gator" and write poetry, thanks for expressing my thoughts
Fraser Avatar
May 14, 2011 at 8:09 AM
Many congratulations Judy on your win in John's fine Fisherman Limerick contest....:)
Dietrich Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 10:30 PM
And again I see your cute poem, this time on the winner list so that I can say, Congratulations!
Dufresne Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 6:21 PM
first honest fishing tale I have ever seen Judy. Congrats on your win.
Phookan Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Congrats Judy on your win . That was a nice one..Enjoyed it.love, gautami
Brown Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 8:33 AM
Congratulations on your win Judy in John's Fishing contest. Love, Carol
Susan Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 7:40 AM
Cute limerick! Congrats on your win!
Mehta Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of John Freeman, Judy
Fraser Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 8:06 AM
Many congratulations Judy on your fine win in John's contest with this funny Limerick. Have a lovely Sunday....:)
Johnson Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Great writing. Congratulations. Love, joyce
Onclaud Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 9:26 PM
absolutely smart, judy... big cheers for the great win! ..:) hugggs
Freeman Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 8:26 PM
Judy, great to see your poem one among the winner's circle. Congratulations on your poem's success. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 3:28 PM
Congrats Judy on your super big win in the fishing Limerick contest with this really creative write my friend... enjoy your sweet success with smiles and luv..
Devonshire Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 3:05 PM
LOL Very funny, Judy. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Minardi Avatar
May 5, 2011 at 7:14 AM
wow... usually I wouldn't like a thought about poetry in fishing. but this one... wow!!! :)
Brown Avatar
May 5, 2011 at 5:42 AM
What a beautiful morning I am enjoying reading poetry here at PoetrySoup. I am happy to see yours among those which I am able to read this morning Judy. May the sun shine down upon you and bring joy into your life today and always. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 8:47 PM
Hey, I thought I saw this before. Did you repost. I really like this one.
Foulk Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 12:16 PM
this was a very cute little piece you wrote Judy, enjoyed it.
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