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What He Gets For Empty Nets

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* The picture is from one of my favorite children's books, "Burt Dow, Deep Water Man", written by the great Robert McCloskey, (who I was lucky enough to meet) ... he loved my home state of Maine, and spent summers here with his family. *

The old fisherman sat in his dory Empty nets, but concocting a story It would sure mean his life Should he greet his young wife At the dock without financial quarry. Now his wife was as fit as could be With the girth and the might of a tree He considered her ire Then began to perspire And headed his boat ... out to sea. ~ 3rd Place ~ in the "Tax & Finance Limericks - Old or New" Poetry Contest, Carolyn Devonshire, Judge & Sponsor.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Susan Gentry
Date: 8/7/2018 6:23:00 AM
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Congratulations on your win! :)
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/13/2018 4:55:00 AM
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Thank you so much, Susan! :-) <3
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 8/7/2018 2:35:00 AM
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G'day Gregory … he should be using gelignite bait. At least he would have brought home something to his fearful wife - thank you Gregory - Lindsay
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/13/2018 4:55:00 AM
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Thank you so very much, Lindsay - sounds great! :-)
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/6/2018 4:20:00 PM
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Charming! I can just imagine the wrath of that fisherman's wife, as you've set the scene just right. Best always, Gershon
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 7:03:00 PM
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Thank you so very much, Gershon, I'm really glad you liked this one! Nice to see you "around" again, my friend - blessings!
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Dean Wood
Date: 8/6/2018 8:42:00 AM
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Greg, This is superbly written. The meter, the rhyme and the tale; all first rate! Dean
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 7:02:00 PM
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That's very kind of you, Dean, I'm pleased you enjoyed it, friend! Blessings! :-)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/5/2018 6:45:00 AM
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LOL! Great tale! Congratulations, Greg!
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 7:00:00 PM
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Thank you, Kim, I'm pleased it made you smile! :-) <3
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/4/2018 5:39:00 PM
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Dropping back with my congrats Greg:-) hugs Jan xx
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 7:00:00 PM
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Many thanks to you, Jan, and so appreciated! :-) <3
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/4/2018 5:25:00 PM
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Love it, Greg!! Congrats on your win. So far, I am really enjoying these!!
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 7:00:00 PM
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Thank you very much, Andrea - I can't wait to read some. Blessings! :-) <3
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 8/3/2018 3:00:00 PM
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Poor man! Now we know why he chose to be a fisherman.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 6:59:00 PM
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Ha! Indeed, SW - well-said! :-)
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/3/2018 10:42:00 AM
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very witty Greg:-) hugs Jan xx
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 6:58:00 PM
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Thanks, Dear Jan - blessings! :-) <3
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/3/2018 6:18:00 AM
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Ha! Cute!!! Good luck love <3 xomo!
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 6:58:00 PM
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Thank you very much, Mo! :-) <3

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