The Wall Hanger
A traumatic fishing experience50 total reviews
Comment from Gert sherwood
A traumatic fishing experience
The Wall Hanger
Paul McFarland,
I had fun reading about your rhyming fishing story. The first time I read it to fast, then read it again aloud I heard your rhyming pattern.
Gert
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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A traumatic fishing experience
The Wall Hanger
Paul McFarland,
I had fun reading about your rhyming fishing story. The first time I read it to fast, then read it again aloud I heard your rhyming pattern.
Gert
Comment Written 21-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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Thanks, Gert. The rhyme scheme in a story poem such as this is very important.
Comment from Anne Johnston
That is quite a fish story, very well written. I am sure that you were not the size of the little guy in the picture when you caught that huge trout. Great descriptions of the antics you went through.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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That is quite a fish story, very well written. I am sure that you were not the size of the little guy in the picture when you caught that huge trout. Great descriptions of the antics you went through.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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Thanks, Anne. I wanted a better picture, but I could not find one.
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You are welcome
Comment from Janetsue
LOL What a charming story and told so well in abcb rhyming quatrains. I very much enjoyed reading this fishy tale. Thank goodness for kindly people who stop and offer help. :-)
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LOL What a charming story and told so well in abcb rhyming quatrains. I very much enjoyed reading this fishy tale. Thank goodness for kindly people who stop and offer help. :-)
Comment Written 21-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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Thanks, Spangle. If it hadn't been for that woodsman I would have been a goner.
Comment from Raul1
I think that God works miracles. I like your story in a poem. It is interesting and unique. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. It is clear and concise. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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I think that God works miracles. I like your story in a poem. It is interesting and unique. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. It is clear and concise. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 21-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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Thanks, Raul. God was surely looking after me that day.
Comment from lyenochka
Brilliantly told in well rhymed throughout! I don't know a thing about fishing but I could still imagine all that was going on. I just wonder how the monster trout ended up as a plaque on the wall instead of the dinner plate. Lol. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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Brilliantly told in well rhymed throughout! I don't know a thing about fishing but I could still imagine all that was going on. I just wonder how the monster trout ended up as a plaque on the wall instead of the dinner plate. Lol. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 21-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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Thanks, Helen. That fish was so beaten up that it was not fit to eat.
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Oh. Okay! Interesting. Did you really mount it?
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Sure I did, but it was so long that I had to hang it vertically.
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Lol! I wish you had shared a picture!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
You know an awful lot about fishing Paul and it bow to your knowledge about how to catch a big fish, or maybe this is just one of those tall tales that fishermen tell? The fish was how big? I enjoyed your jaunty metre and clever rhymes, but mainly your expert knowledge as a fisherman here. I was entertained and I smiled, especially when you want to swap fishing for catching grizzly bears! Ha ha ha, I think you should stick to fishing Paul as the fish don't bite you! A fun post, love Dolly x
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You know an awful lot about fishing Paul and it bow to your knowledge about how to catch a big fish, or maybe this is just one of those tall tales that fishermen tell? The fish was how big? I enjoyed your jaunty metre and clever rhymes, but mainly your expert knowledge as a fisherman here. I was entertained and I smiled, especially when you want to swap fishing for catching grizzly bears! Ha ha ha, I think you should stick to fishing Paul as the fish don't bite you! A fun post, love Dolly x
Comment Written 21-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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Most of the time the fish don't bite my bait.
Comment from Susan Newell
Paul,
I just have one question. How much did you have to pay the taxidermist after the woodsman had hai way with speckled demon? This is delightful. I chuckled all the way through. Thanks for the levity.
Sue
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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Paul,
I just have one question. How much did you have to pay the taxidermist after the woodsman had hai way with speckled demon? This is delightful. I chuckled all the way through. Thanks for the levity.
Sue
Comment Written 21-Jan-2022
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The finished product had a few band aids and a few stitches showing.
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No doubt a sight to behold.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
I enjoyed reading your poem. The rhymes were solid and good ones. The story was an excellent one with an amusing touch of humour at the end that should have wide appeal.
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I enjoyed reading your poem. The rhymes were solid and good ones. The story was an excellent one with an amusing touch of humour at the end that should have wide appeal.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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Thanks, Kate. It took a while to write this one.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Haha, what a story in a poem and what an ending. I enjoyed your contest entry. Your lines flow smooth with good rhymes and great imagery. I could see this battle between you and the fish. Your words are well chosen, flow smoothly, and tell a good little story.
Best wishes in the contest.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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Haha, what a story in a poem and what an ending. I enjoyed your contest entry. Your lines flow smooth with good rhymes and great imagery. I could see this battle between you and the fish. Your words are well chosen, flow smoothly, and tell a good little story.
Best wishes in the contest.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 21-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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Thanks, Jan. It was quite a battle.
Comment from royowen
This is certainly your forte Paul! You can certainly tell a tale in a poem. This great ballad is what we call in Australia, a bush ballad, and at a country song carnival it would be performed. I love your ability to write, very entertaining poems, easy to read, simple, yet I know they're not that easy to write. Beautifully written mu friend, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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This is certainly your forte Paul! You can certainly tell a tale in a poem. This great ballad is what we call in Australia, a bush ballad, and at a country song carnival it would be performed. I love your ability to write, very entertaining poems, easy to read, simple, yet I know they're not that easy to write. Beautifully written mu friend, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 21-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2022
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Thanks, Roy. Shades of Banjo Patterson.
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Wow, I?m impressed, you probably know The man from Snowy River.?
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You got that right. That was one of my favorite movies.
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Well done