Chapter (37) THE FISHING TRIP

Chapter (37) THE FISHING TRIP

A Chapter by MAD ENGLISHMAN

.THE FISHING TRIP



 

I've always liked to fish , it's peaceful and relaxing

Except the time I took my son, it turned stressful and quite taxing.

I'd  found a spot where we could sit, where others would not pass

Got out the rods and landing nets, and laid them on the grass.

 

I told my son he must take care, and watch where is walking

despite all that he trampled them, on his phone too busy talking.

I let it pass and set them up, with float and hook and bait

And then I showed him how to cast and told him he must wait.

 

Well he waited all of two minutes before he reeled in

Then stepping backwards didn't look, and tipped the maggot tin.

Then swinging round with rod in hand he stuck it in a bush

He pulled too hard and broke the line because he had to rush.

 

I wasn't mad, I took control and sat him in a chair

I finished the re tackling, but my son just wasn't there.

Where are you son I frantic cried, he'd vanished just like that

Then back he came still texting, he'd been to get his hat.

 

It wasn't even sunny, but he said it just looked cool,

I don't know who, on that day, had been the biggest fool.

It's dangerous to mess about when fishing by deep water

he worries me sometimes so much, I wish we'd had a daughter.

 

           She could stay at home with mum when I go fishing.



© 2017 MAD ENGLISHMAN


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Great little poem, wrapped it up so nicely! It's a mix of a nice father-son day, with the final statement wishing you could fish on your own. A lightly comic poem, refreshing indeed.

Posted 9 Years Ago


MAD ENGLISHMAN

9 Years Ago

Thank you for reading and a great review. I love to make people smile if I can.
LOL! Boys are perfectly heedless!

Posted 9 Years Ago


MAD ENGLISHMAN

9 Years Ago

I so happy that your husband has a great relationship with your dad. Dads know when something is rig.. read more
MomzillaNC

9 Years Ago

Yeah… I rather think, because I was so much older than he ever expected I'd be when I married, tha.. read more
MAD ENGLISHMAN

9 Years Ago

Ha ha ha ha. I actually laughed out loud. Good one. Talk to you later.
Clive.

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MAD ENGLISHMAN
MAD ENGLISHMAN

Great Ponton, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom



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Heading for my 72nd birthday in April. I've enjoyed an eventful life. With the help of 2 wives I've managed to raise 3 children. Proud of my kids. I embrace all cultures but ultimately I'm proud to be.. more..

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