Good taste

sorenbarrett

Sharks don’t bite in the night, my neighbor said to me
But he was wrong and didn’t live long, while fishing out at sea
By the pale moon light he got a bite, half way up to his knee
He started to shout and thrash about, he complained about his loss
He turned bright red as the sharks said: "What a wonderful sauce"
Then the sharks took him up to his chin and used his laces for dental floss

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  • Teddy.15

    LoL how very clever of that Shark, I do believe they are truly intelligent and sparky like that. Kudos. 🌹 🦈

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you Teddy have swam with them on occasion and was just glad that they were not hungry at the time. Actually I don't think I'm on their menu but you never know. Thanks so much for the read and comment

    • David Wakeling

      This certainly is clever.A touch of Sardonic humour here.Made me laugh. Well done

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks David for the read and encouragement it is always appreciated

      • arqios

        Kinda like loan sharks cocktail with keeping up with the Joneses! Personal and credit card debts, gambling and 1900 calls are all killers. 🕊🙏🏻

        • sorenbarrett

          Yes those are the most deadly type of sharks the rest are rather tame in perspective. Thanks for the read and kind words they are appreciated

          • arqios

            most welcome Soren🙏🏻🕊️

          • isa kemmy

            I like ur neighbours ignorance,sometimes u know facts in life still u lie to urself to console the mind ,the shark did get him,

            • sorenbarrett

              Ah the first to see the metaphor in this simple piece. Thank you for your read and most kind comment of understanding

            • Jerry Reynolds

              That is so good, SB. I am still laughing from the first 19 words to now. I almost spilled my coffee.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you Jerry for the read and most encouraging words they make my day

              • orchidee

                Good write SB.

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                Wonderful poem. Loved the humor in it. The shark gets a meal and a floss. 🤣 It flowed very nicely when read aloud, my friend. 🌹👏

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you my friend your words of encouragement are most welcome

                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                    You are most welcome, Soren.

                  • Sunshinefalling

                    😄 that was good one!

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you very much for reviewing and your kind comment it is most appreciated

                    • Dan Williams

                      Cold. Clever, but cold.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks so much it is most appreciated

                      • GenXer Shamrocker ☘️

                        Humorous this time! Very good! I like the switch up.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks for the read and words of encouragement they are appreciated

                        • mya

                          this is such a fun read!! lovely and creative.

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thanks I appreciate your review and you most supportive comment

                          • Thomas W Case

                            You paint a vivid scene. Great work.

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thanks so much Thomas I appreciate it

                            • Doggerel Dave

                              Famous Last Words there for all to digest. The rhyme the seasoning.

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thanks so much Dave. Yea we never know when our last words will be. Appreciate the review and support.

                              • NafisaSB

                                unlucky neighbor, and lucky shark - lol..enjoyed the read

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you Nafisa I always look forward to your visits. I appreciate the comment.

                                • jarcher54

                                  Damn, you ruined wading in the night surf!

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thanks for the read and comment it is always most appreciated

                                  • rebellion_in_sanity

                                    A befitting commentry on modern life of living beyond the means. Loved it

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      So well said. Thanks for the review and the comment it is always most appreciated

                                    • Kevin Hulme

                                      Maybe he needed a 'Bigger Boat' as someone once said.
                                      Enjoyable poem

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        Thanks Kevin for the read and comment it is most appreciated. I think he was surf fishing

                                      • Shandi

                                        That was a fun read! Thank you for sharing 🙂

                                        • sorenbarrett

                                          Thank you so much for reading it is much appreciated.

                                        • NikNak73

                                          This is great, it brought a smile to my face.

                                          • sorenbarrett

                                            Thank you so much for reading this poem it was inspired by my daughter when she was small and we used to walk the beach together. Your smile encourages further work..

                                          • Maryel

                                            Poor neighbour. Just when he thought it was safe to go in the water! Darkly amusing.

                                            • sorenbarrett

                                              Thank you for the read and comment yes our expectations are not always well founded and even the darkness in life can be amusing. Thanks so much for the read and comment

                                            • spilleronsheet

                                              Dark humour I must say…but I ended up enjoying especially the last line, the dental floss😂



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