Ode To a Generous Friend

Ode to a Generous Friend I’ve a long time friend That loves to go fishin’ Where you throw out some bait While doin' 'strong wishin' That something down under Will be there just waiting That you’ve made the right guess When pickin’ you baiting. Well he seems to have good luck When he goes to those “great lakes”. Up North to boundary waters Near a week, it often takes. They fish from sun up Till way late in the day. More hours than they’d work :o) But for them this is “play”. There are strict government limits On the number you can keep. Sometimes it’s a real struggle To pull them up from the deep. But as is often the case, He caught there his limit From his good fortune We so often share in it. My wife’s a real fish lover Just beams when she hears He’s brought her fresh fish As he’s done many years. They come to our kitchen All cleaned and filleted No easier fish dinner Ever could be made. This time it was great Walleye Plus some Northeren pike cuts. He supplied a good variety We won’t experience a flavor rut. They went up in the freezer But will be eaten real soon. Frying fish is a science To get the smell from the room. :o) A few days ago, I spotted Thawing fish on the bar Of course as a signal Fried fish can’t be far. I knew for my dinner A big treat lay ahead When I took my first bite I sounded out of my head. It was breaded, with a crust Never tasted any better I knew there and there, Best write him a letter. Of course my wife loved it She’d eat fish a bit more. When a friend brings it “fresh” You know good eating’s in store. Today we're at a garage sale Our daughters are having. I’m a sucker for a bargain Try to do some deal grabbing There was a little fish creel Reminded me of my friend. I brought it home proudly And to him I will now send. Once again I cheat a card shop Out of 4 or 5 buck$ I’ll send him this rhyme As it’s one of oldbucks I’ve often heard said: But not sure who raised the chatter “It’s not the gifts cost” “But the thought that should matter”. So: Here now sent to my friend Is a bit of good humor. Maybe sometime at a party A good “white elephant” mover. :o) Written by oldbuck, July 28, 2017, as a greeting to accompany a silly gift, purchased as a way to thank a friend for a thoughtful gesture. One of those little gifts that may have been a greater blessing to give than receive. :o)