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The Murray can be dangerous, as the locals have worked out. There has been some drowning's plus a few close shaves about. Some blame grog; some foolishness, and a few don't seem to know, but most folks that live along it, reckon it's the undertow. Teddy Miller often reckons, here is where he found God, by cleaning up the stream of carp, and often dining on the cod. He fishes where most fishermen don’t rate his spot a mention, but it’s perfect for this old bloke, now that he's on the pension. You see it’s beside the highway, and a perfect picnic spot, where the water looks inviting, when the weathers fairly hot. It’s on these days that Teddy hangs, his coat across a fading sign, and then he waits for victims, to come near his fishing line. A car drove in, parked on the bank this sun drenched afternoon. A shapely girl walked to the edge, and Ted could see that soon, he’d be watching her peel off her clothes right down to her bikini. So when she stepped into the water, Ted's eyes were going goggly. "Oye!" He yelled, "What are you doin? You can't go in swimming here!" The young lass turned her head around and questioned Teddy’s fear. "Look" Ted said, "This notice says, as he removed his coat, “There is danger of an undertow, so I think you should take note”. The young lady read the notice, and then she thanked old Ted, but after picking up her clothes, she turned around and said "You waited ‘til my clothes were off!" A terse voice now expressing. "Yeah, well,” grinned Ted “The sign don't say nothin' 'bout undressing".

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Date: 3/20/2020 11:28:00 PM
Great stuff. You got the mojo.
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/26/2020 9:58:00 PM
G'day there Eric … thanks for reading and writing up a comment - stay safe - Lindsay
Date: 3/15/2020 3:33:00 AM
Golly, your writing amazes and shines. I just think you are a natural born poet! A blessing to us all Panagiota
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 6:30:00 PM
G'day Panagiota ... thank you for your very positive comment Panagiota. I do enjoy writing humorous rhyming verse using a few simple rules and it appears to work - thanks again Panagiota - Lindsay
Date: 3/14/2020 12:14:00 PM
Good ole R Ted wanted a thrill. lol love phyl
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 6:26:00 PM
Hello Phyllis ... yes, but possibly ended up with a wack over the head. Thank you Phyllis - Lindsay
Date: 3/14/2020 9:01:00 AM
Ha ha, this is great. Thanks for the chuckle.
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 6:23:00 PM
G'day Richard ... pleased you got a chuckle out of this could be true tale Richard - Lindsay
Date: 3/12/2020 4:58:00 AM
:))) ... a humor that scores very high ... a great "punchline", Lindsay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 6:21:00 PM
Hello Anne-Lise ... thank you for your nice comment Anne-Lise - Lindsay
Date: 3/12/2020 4:06:00 AM
Hi Lindsay, Clever ending! Really enjoyed. - Gail
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 6:19:00 PM
Hello Gail ... pleased you enjoyed this tale of wit Gail - thank you - Lindsay
Date: 3/11/2020 8:39:00 PM
Hahahahah! 'Vintage Lindsay Laurie,' I must say. Thanks, Gershon
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 6:17:00 PM
Hello Gershon ... pleased you got a kick out of the real life verse Gershon - Lindsay
Date: 3/11/2020 5:04:00 PM
haha, you nailed it again with a punch at the end!!
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 6:15:00 PM
Hello Andrea ... I agree, and it just seems so natural that it could be real - Lindsay
Date: 3/10/2020 7:26:00 PM
A story teller of note Lindsay my friend,- and your punch line comes so natrally - you were just saying the truth at the end of the poem! Blessings Lindsay, Jennifer.
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 6:12:00 PM
Hello Jennifer ... and many times the truth can be funnier than anything fictional. Thank you for your fine comment Jennifer - Lindsay
Date: 3/9/2020 6:16:00 PM
I adore your humour Lindsay you are a natural story teller and this was no fisherman's tale lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 6:10:00 PM
Hello Jan ... don't ask me where it comes from Jan, but I have heard so many comical tales that fit so well in day to day living verse - thanks Jan - Lindsay
Date: 3/7/2020 8:41:00 AM
Amazing story teller my friend, Your poetry needs to be archived for future generations to read...
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 6:06:00 PM
G'day Harry ... I'm just pleased that readers appear to enjoy this style of storytelling Harry. I can't imagined my poetry being archived - Lindsay
Date: 3/6/2020 10:27:00 PM
Lindsay, There's a word that I'm trying to convey, but I can only find one that befits my intent. That word for this poem..is... brilliant. -Richard
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 6:03:00 PM
G'day Richard ... your comment has me feeling humble - thank you Richard - Lindsay
Date: 3/6/2020 7:08:00 PM
lLOL....This truly made me "laugh out loud"! Loved it...
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 6:01:00 PM
Hello Carole ... I guess in some ways, this poem does give you a sense of being there. Pleased you had a giggle Carole - Lindsay
Date: 3/4/2020 4:29:00 PM
Another awesome write my friend! Smarter than me, I probably would have blown it and spoke too soon!.....80)
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 5:58:00 PM
G'day Pat ... you must be a true gentleman who many blokes call foolish then Pat - Lindsay
Date: 3/4/2020 4:00:00 PM
Teddy was no fool...and he played it real cool! Found this poem most entertaining, Lindsay. Regards // paul
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 5:55:00 PM
Hello Paul ... being from the country, Teddy's reaction is naturally slower. Pleased you enjoyed this little tale Paul - Lindsay
Date: 3/4/2020 3:04:00 PM
This reminds me of the time I got a job as a zoo keeper but was fired the very next day-----they had signs everywhere saying "DON'T FEED THE ANIMALS" so I didn't.
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 5:52:00 PM
G'day Jerry ... obeying orders and you got the sack! You wouldn't want to work there anyway - Lindsay
Date: 3/3/2020 8:55:00 PM
Loved it, only done what any other bloke would have done. Tom
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 5:50:00 PM
G'day Tom ... true, true, and more true. Chivalry occurs just a bit later these days - Lindsay
Date: 3/3/2020 6:12:00 PM
You gotta pinch an ear now and then! Aloha! Rico
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 3/16/2020 5:48:00 PM
G'day Rico ... no sense in kicking yourself too soon is there - Lindsay

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