True Story: Twist and Shock

Canoeing on the Tomoka River A cool spring day with gulls leading in line My male companion had never canoed So the powerful paddling chore was mine Heaving breathlessly I rowed us along Attempting to transport us far upstream It was then quite a shock came from the blue A startling splash down my back made me scream My friend jumped and nearly toppled the boat I rose carefully and turned ‘round to find A mullet jumped into my rented canoe It twisted and flopped to escape its confines This event preceded my fishing days And I was happy when the fish flew out This was the first fish that I’d ever caught No reel, no hook, and bait I did without Years later I bought a cabin cruiser Because seafood is tops on my menu Many days offshore with nary a bite Maybe I should have purchased a canoe *True story for Nikko's Twist and Shock contest