There was a little fish swimming round in the bay
He swam passed another fish that swam the other way
When all at once he saw ahead a dangling in the light
A little silver hooky thing that gave him quite a fright
But just as he was bout to turn and head the other way
A little worm called out to him and beckoned him to play
The little fish he shook his head and said he couldn’t do
Cause little silver hooky things, they did bad things to you
The little worm he laughed out loud and said, that isn’t so
And if you want to know the truth, then to you I will show
Just come a little closer and don’t worry what was said
I’ll tell you all the truth about this thing above your head
The little fish was not quite sure and didn’t dare to near
The little silver hooky thing a dangling in the air
For worms were known to tell such lies, he had been taught in school
And he was learned, so learned he was – he wasn’t someone’s fool
The worm he sighed and rolled his eyes and said, oh well I see
You do not want to know the truth – what really this could be
Well if that is the way it is, then go! Be on your way
I’ll find another little fish that will come out and play
The little fish he turned around and swam back through the bay
And back into the ocean where he’d live another day
And as he swam his mind began to think about that worm
And words the worm had said to him and he began to turn
For this young fish you see was not the brightest in the school
He had a little trouble with that cursed golden rule
Something bout a lying worm he’d a problem taking in
And a bit he learned about a little silver hooky thing
He knew the golden ruled had said, don’t trust a worm that lies
Who swings upon a hooky thing and smiles as you pass by
Don’t listen if he says hello and beckons you to come
A little closer to that thing and have a little fun
The little fishy thought out loud, confusion in his eyes
He said, just how can one fish tell If worms are telling lies
It seemed a little strange to him, this lesson he had learned
About a silver hooky thing and sneaky lying worms
He went to ask the little worm a question just to see
If it were true that little worms were liars constantly
The little worm he laughed again and said, my little friend
D’ you think I’d tell a lie to you, my friend you do offend
The little fishy sighed a sigh and said, I think I see
You are my friend and since it’s so, you wouldn’t lie to me
And so the little fishy swam a little closer in
To play a game with wormy on the little hooky thing
Farewell to little fishy in the ocean there so blue
Who didn't heed the golden rule he had been taught at school
Who never listened to the words the wise ones always said
Who played upon a hooky thing and ended up quite dead
30.5.2009
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aww this is truly adorable my sweet friend I love it!! Well penned !!!
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Thank you, Princess. So glad you liked it and thank you so much for dropping by.
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Amazing poem.
I just love this poem. It is original and creative and it's very clear that you have put a great deal of thought and effort into it. I'm taken by your originality with words like slver hooky thing and sneaky lying worms. The idea is quite ingenious. I'll now have to read more of your poems. You're very gifted. I noticed that the last stanza is the only one in which you didn't capitalise the first word of each line. I also saw just one typo. In the second line of the eleventh stanza, friends should be friend. But these are mere minutia when compared to the brilliance of this poem.
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Thank you so kindly for your wonderful comments. I went back and corrected those errors you pointed out...thank you. Sometimes I seem to overlook the most basic spelling typos.
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loved it
Hello, Legend pointed me in your direction and I'm so glad he did.
I do like the repeat of The little hooky thing.
My emotional response? Amusement but also how this applies to children and also to adults.
We can all be gullible and even vulnerable to a bit of emotional blackmail. 'You think you're to good to play with me'. kind of thing.
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Thanks, mate. I am so pleased you liked this and i will have to thank Legend for sending you my way. He is of course one of the funniest writers on site as you have probably discovered already. Thank you again.
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Brilliant
Such great flow and such a grand story told.
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wow! amazing. you really should take it to a publishers it would make a good childrens story. i loved it. an what the worm represented if i am guessing correctly
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Thanks for reading this one. I am glad you liked it. Maybe one day i will find a publisher. At this time, though, i am having too much fun here sharing.
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WOW!!! This is a fantastic childrens story. You are so good at these. Thank you for a such a delightful read.
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Thanks, Doolie. I appreciate the read.
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Just goes to show you can't trust worms. Another tremendous story written in excellent rhyming verse. You will soon have enough for a childrens book. Always an enjoyable read.
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Thanks for reading, Bob. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Yes, i think i have enough poems for one book. Seem to be having trouble today clicking onto things here so might have to go off.
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Childrens poems are extremely hard to write for most people but you seem to have a gift that way. I hope you are able to get it published one day.
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Damn that worm, now all the other fish will avoid my line.let me say to all the little fishes out there I have no intention of harming you What i am doing is drowning worms A great little tail ( thats a pun) Tale.
always a joy to read story poems
Excellent
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Thanks, Legend. That is really funny. Thanks for dropping by. Sorry if i can't give any applause but something seems to be wrong with clicking on things today.
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Oh loud applause "C" for this wonderful write. This is truly one for a childs book of verse. A good moral to the tale that kids may remember well from the story. Excellent my friend.....mal
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Thanks, mate. I am so glad you enjoyed this piece.
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