The Trout and the Turtle

the turtle remarks to the trout
do you want that worm
it would be a nice morsel
replies the trout
but I could take 
insects of the surface
you would be too slow
for that, added the trout
that may be true
the turtle replied, and added
but
do either of us
really need that hook
the worm is on

so they left it
for the carp.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 15, 2019 at 8:34 PM
I love this :)))
Stroh Avatar
February 15, 2019 at 8:46 PM
Thanks Maureen
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