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Fishing life

I loved my life on the fish quay,
 among the fisherman's bays,
Just to be involved in fish,
And learn a skill that pays.
Filleting fish all-day long,
For chefs with Michelin stars,
Local chippies,hotel chains, bistros and certain bars.
Some people could not stand the smell ,
of fish upon your clothes, 
No matter how much soap you use,
 the smell is in your pores.
We had our local fishing boats ,
sell there produce everyday, 
A great selection of North Sea fish ,
caught just outside the bay.
Crabs and lobster all alive ,
We'd grade and place in tanks,
Dover sole and halibut,
 so fresh and stiff as planks.

Copyright © Erich Von der geest

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