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The Fisherman's Catch and Release

There was once an old man from Altoona Who decided to cast for some tuna 'Twas a mermaid he landed He sighed saying off-handed "How I wish I had caught her much soona!" Oh! How I would love to make her my bride But I'm old, grizzled and gray and, beside 'Twould be my usual luck She'd take up with some young buck, So I will release her at next high tide Entry for Tania Kitchin's "Two Sea Themed Limerick" Contest (27 July 2019) TOOK 3D PLACE IN THE CONTEST

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/11/2019 7:31:00 AM

Very funny! Congratulations on your win!

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 8/8/2019 2:41:00 AM

Great limerick!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/8/2019 2:01:00 AM

Back with congrats on your top win Bob.

Curtis Moorman

Date: 8/7/2019 9:57:00 PM

Bob, I recall a poem I wrote where I indicated that I would like to garner a first place win in a contest and be in the winner's circle. Well, my friend, this is the one. Congrats on your win and the as usual great poem that did it for you!

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 8/7/2019 8:03:00 PM

You wrote a great limerick and cute story. Congrats on your win.

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/7/2019 7:32:00 PM

Bravo, Robert. Really cute. Congrats on your podium finish.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/7/2019 7:42:00 PM

Thank you, Line. Glad you enjoyed and best to you - bob

Jan Allison

Date: 8/7/2019 6:24:00 PM

you had me chuckling Bob,many congrats:-) hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 8/7/2019 5:53:00 PM

Bob congratulations on your winning placement in the contest, your limerick is both witty and hilarious!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/7/2019 7:06:00 PM

Thank you Tania for considering my entry in your contest worthy of a win. I Look forward to participating in other contests you may sponsor - Bo

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/28/2019 10:02:00 AM

Loved these limericks Robert, and the story they tell - lots of fun - hope you are well and best wishes for the contest . Hugs, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/27/2019 7:22:00 PM

Bright limericks filled with great humor Panagiota

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/27/2019 4:58:00 PM

Lol! Robert, This is hilarious. Nice imagery as well. I could just picture in my head the look on his face when he caught a mermaid instead of fish. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a great weekend:-) Alexis

Silent One

Date: 7/27/2019 6:30:00 AM

Nice one Bob...

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/27/2019 2:36:00 PM

Thank you S.O. for dropping by to comment - Bob

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/27/2019 3:28:00 AM

Not only old and grey but wise...he's surely die sooner from Altoona

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/27/2019 2:37:00 PM

Thanks Arturo - I always cherish your kind comments - Bob

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/26/2019 9:12:00 PM

Great limerick Bob, as the saying goes, plenty of fish in the sea.lol. Good luck. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/26/2019 8:11:00 PM

G'day Bob ... good thinking Bob. The old man doesn't want to rival a shark for her affections. Lindsay

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/26/2019 8:18:00 PM

Yep, the inconsiderate old poop played the sporting "catch and release" routine and returned her to the sea for the sharks to nuzzle up to her! G'Day on ye, Mate, and always honored to have you drop by and read my drivel - BoB