The Sunday Whirl presented these twelve words for us to use in a creative writing piece.
show backbone beings believe bit storm stream ring scratch tempting devil hunch
The Devil Fish
The storm was coming.
It showed in the slate grey clouds
Building on the horizon.
But he believed
That it was the best time to fish.
Besides, he had promised
To bring home some dinner.
So he was tempted
To fish, just a bit longer…
Sensible beings were already ashore
But he had a theory, more a hunch,
That the fishing is best in a storm.
All he needed was the backbone to hold firm.
He let the line stream out
For just one last try.
Nothing.
No nibbles.
Not even a pull, a scratch on the line.
Just rain.
Torrential.
Drenching.
Rain.
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Back in the pub,
With a ring of enthralled mates,
He told his tale of derringdo,
Of his fight with the Devil Fish,
The one that got away.
“It was this big”, he said,
Holding up his hands,
“Between the eyes”, he added.
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“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.” — Proverbs 14:15 (KJV)
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